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Many men wants to be taller and many women wants bigger breasts. Yet both of those appear to shorten ones life span.

Maybe we should just be happy with what we have.

Length of life isn’t the only goal. Quality of life matters too.

Romantic relationships aren't essential for quality of life. In fact, romantic relationships are biologically designed for "preparing" you to become a mother-father couple for the purpose of child rearing. Sex and romance are ultimately for the good of the species, not the individual.

If you want to be happy, cultivate friendships.

Taller, more attractive people probably have an easier time making friends.

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