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Originally Posted by Ustwo
Calling violence and emotional problem trivializes something innate in humans and most animals. Violence is part of who we are because it works so well. We are the products of violent, warlike people. Its not deep seated emotional problems, but instinct. When someone strikes you, you don't get angry and strike back because of having emotional problems, its because your bodies chemistry goes into survival mode and gets you ready to kill or be killed, or run like hell. I would say that people who are violent because of emotional issues end up in trouble quite quickly as their violence is not calculated.
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This body chemistry thing... going into survival mode and killing or running... I would say
is an emotional response. It is based in the fear of death and a desire to live.
All the stuff you said about alpha males makes sense, except you didn't mention that other males types (especially if they have "won the resources required to raise a child") are preferred choices for raising children because of their abilities to form emotional relationships. Women are good at spotting men who can do this because it is a factor in raising children. They ideally want men who will stick around and give more than just a genetic investment. As you know, humans are a complex species, especially considering our incomparably long juvenile stage. Men who are more balanced are the ones preferred for long-term relationships (i.e. pair-bonding theory). This may also explalin instances of cuckoldry, where women have affairs with "alpha males" despite being in a relationship with "sub-alpha male". The are temporarily attracted to the alphas, but value the long-term bond with the more balanced males.