Mairi Macleod Ph.D.

About

Mairi Macleod, Ph.D., is an evolutionary behavioural scientist who writes on human behaviour for New Scientist and various online and print fora. She uses an understanding of our evolved preferences and motivations to inform how we can change our behaviour, environment, and attitudes to better suit our needs in the modern world. She is also a consultant and speaker currently focussing on using her biological perspective to help single women in midlife to find a quality partner – having been through this challenging process herself. Mairi founded “Dating Evolved” and offers her help and expertise via small-group online courses.

Recent Posts

When You Shouldn’t Play Hard to Get

If you pretend you don't "need" anybody, you'll probably attract a commitment-phobe.

Four Attractive Stereotypes You Shouldn't Try to Conform To

If you act dumb to appeal to men, or you flash your cash to pull women, then don't be surprised if you attract the wrong types.

What’s Really to Blame for Our Skinny Obsession?

Our idea of the perfect body is being shaped by what we see on our screens. The call is ever more urgent for more aspirational images of normal-weight people.