The Naked Truth | What drew three women to bear Elon Musk children besides his wealth? Women’s reproductive priorities explained
- Billionaire Elon Musk has had nine children with three women, claiming it will help repopulate the world – but how and why do women pick reproductive partners?
- Wealth can play a factor (Musk is the world’s richest man), but it’s not the only thing women look for – there are things like intelligence and stability, too
Tesla founder Elon Musk – the world’s richest man – has nine children with three women, part of his bid to rescue our planet from an impending “population collapse”. He has suggested others should also do their bit for the human race, as the effects of our dwindling population will be felt in less than 20 years’ time.
In this column, we are not going to debate the billionaire’s controversial claim. Instead, we will examine how women choose reproductive partners. Aside from Musk’s obvious wealth, we should not overlook the fact that there are many other determinants in choosing a mate.
Sonia Samtani, a clinical hypnotherapist, life coach, and relationship and wellness coach, says our choices are influenced by unconscious patterns. This means we can break these patterns, should we wish to.
“The unconscious programming causes us to make choices that are familiar to us. A common example is women choosing partners with traits reminiscent of their father, be it their generosity or temperament.”
