Primal Truths & Modern Love: Evolutionary Psychology Meets Matchmaking

What if the modern dating struggle isn’t about swiping left or right—but about ignoring evolution?

On this thought-provoking episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn welcomes evolutionary psychology expert and bestselling author Tim Ash, co-creator of Primal Dating. Together, they unravel the science of attraction, biological asymmetries, and the critical disconnect between how we’ve evolved and how we now date.

Tim dives deep into:
🧠 The truths behind gender differences that society often ignores
📉 Why relationship formation is declining and what it means globally
💡 How to help clients (and yourself) create realistic, biology-informed dating expectations
💔 Why so many women feel let down—and why many men feel invisible
📊 How “dating market value” peaks and declines at different life stages
🔍 How matchmakers can use science to guide clients toward authentic, sustainable relationships

This episode is a masterclass in merging biology, psychology, and practical matchmaking. Whether you're a professional matchmaker, dating coach, or just tired of the confusion in modern dating, this conversation will shift your perspective—and give you language to explain the hard truths clients need to hear.