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Originally Posted by Plan9
Anyway, my question is: What are the quality control differences between your husband...versus some other guy that appears equally healthy? Do you get genetic testing and do a family history? Let's say "Yes," and that's gnarly good, but I'm guessing these things don't happen a whole lot in the lower half of the gene pool, especially when you get away from Lilywhiteville.
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The OP asks about my opinion on the matter. So I share it.
An intelligent woman puts significant thought into their mates. We only have so many opportunities for reproduction.
My choice in my husband isn't based on looks (though I do find him handsome). I know my husband's extended family and their medical history. I know his parents and siblings, and their medical history. I know that there are no instances of stroke, alzheimer's, or cancers other than skin cancer, and I'm willing to accept their tendency toward alcoholism along with their interest in pursuing higher education and wealth.
I wouldn't know this information about a sperm donor unless the sperm bank kept thorough records.
As for the portion of the population that you describe as interested in no more than a "spark": we evolved this sense for a reason. It's effective. We've also evolved reason. I personally tend to favor reason. Perhaps those who favor reason will reproduce less frequently, but their offspring are given greater opportunity for social success and power, even if they are not likely to experience greater reproductive and in that sense evolutionary success.