The Rational Ram

Preface: This post is a slightly deeper dive into the female dual-mating strategy. Personally speaking, I don’t think all women subscribe to this strategy. However, it is the height of naivety to think that a fair number of women don’t at least subconsciously subscribe to this strategy, rooted in evolutionary psychology. It is my belief […]

Preface: This is the first post in a series of posts I will submit that covers the topic of infidelity/cheating. These posts are from my personal experience and perspectives, so they will cover things from a heterosexual perspective. However, the dynamics of cheating are applicable to any romantic relationship. In my research before committing to […]

I decided months ago to pivot my content away from politics and into philosophy and relationship dynamics. The reason for my pivot is fourfold: I’m not under any delusions. I realize the readership of this blog is minuscule. However, this blog is as much about being a catharsis for me personally as it is about […]

In a culture obsessed with reinvention, it has become fashionable to dismiss monogamy and marriage as relics of a bygone era. Social media is filled with hot takes about “relationship freedom,” open marriages, and the idea that traditional commitments are unnatural or oppressive. But is this narrative grounded in truth—or is it a symptom of […]

In today’s fast-paced world of constant stimulation, many people—especially women navigating modern dating—mistake stability for boredom. A man who is reliable, consistent, and emotionally steady can sometimes be unfairly labeled as “unexciting,” while the unpredictable “bad boy” gets all the attention. But this confusion often leads to heartbreak, missed opportunities, and long-term regret. 1. The […]

Preface: This is a follow-up post on my recently uploaded post on the Greek types of love, which I held in draft for almost a year as I researched the topic to “get smarter” on the subject before completing the post. This post is a natural follow-up focused on how you, my readers, can use […]

I preface this post by acknowledging the irony of how I came across what I posted below. I further acknowledge many of the truths revealed by the quote depend largely upon our own experience and point of view. While I find the above quote poignant in its simple truth, I am not as jaded about […]

I love Greek philosophy! Much of modern western philosophy is based Ancient Greek philosophy. What thinkers like Plato and Aristotle wrote about love is probably the least understood part of their collection of writings by the modern, western masses. The obscene divorce rates in the United States alone might stand as confirmation of that thought. […]

Preface: My pivot from political posts to philosophy and relationship dynamics wouldn’t be comprehensive enough without commentary about cheating. No relationship is without the temptations that can lead one or both parties in a romantic relationship or marriage to “step out on” their partner. The cheater often resorts to a common refrain when caught and […]

Resuming my philosophical quote series, I preface this post by saying that political ideology and religion owe their enduring cohesiveness in human society in part to the in-group/out-group dynamic underlying politics and religion. I recently committed myself to avoiding political and religious topics on this blog, but the quote above is intended to provoke some […]