minervx wrote:
I don't think alpha males really exist in this day and age. But I think I know what context the OP meant, basically popular, in good shape and knows a lot of women.
i have to disagree. i think that this animalistic quality of being compelled to be virile and perpetuate your genes still exists today. biblically, one could relate the urge to original sin, meaning we know better as conscious, self-aware humans not to brutalize each other just to fulfill our obligation to creation. in todays world, i believe it manifests in more sinister ways. everything is always a 'pissing constest,' if youll pardon me for using the expression. freudian components may come into play as it relates to 'over compensation.' to be honest, i feel as though many of my interactions at work are related to 'power' such as the patriarchy or 'male dominance.' i 'feel' like im a weaker one in the pack that surrounds me. of course, it is beginning to defy evolution because brains and faith and loyalty and the like are desirable qualities; its not just the 'strong surviving' that is important to our race.
that said, just to say a word about the successful relationship that i have with an alpha male: i think it works as well as it does because i am not viewed as a threat to him.