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May 11, 2016 · Fundamentals

Can Game Theory Explain Dating? Exploring the Stable Matching Algorithm

This article uses the classic stable matching (Gale‑Shapley) algorithm to model romantic courtship, illustrating how men‑proposing and women‑proposing versions lead to different stable pairings and highlighting the advantage of the proactive side in achieving preferred matches.

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Can Game Theory Explain Dating? Exploring the Stable Matching Algorithm