Another example: I do not at all buy that most people (or at least most straight males) are able to avoid the trap of money-hungry romantic partners. Here's an infographic:
The infographic you linked does not prove that most people are unable to "avoid the trap of money-hungry romantic partners".
It does not at all preclude romantic partners from deciding together that they want one partner to be a homemaker or take a less highly paid job in order to pursue their interests.
Many people, especially older straight males who make a decent salary, wish to s...
Yes, my point was just that the graph alone cannot prove that people aren't able to avoid "money-hungry" spouses and shouldn't be cited as if it does. Arguments comparing it to a game of chicken make more sense to me, especially in child-free marriages, although for most marriages, I think it's important to remember the specific unavoidable burdens on the child-bearing players of the game, a biological "throwing" of the steering wheel out of the window that isn't at all symmetric between players.
I personally am planning to fully support my future spouse an... (read more)