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03-05-2002, 12:07 AM
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The pleasures of grooming - evolution evidence?

I thought occured to me last night. Often times I enjoy having my hair brushed, especially by someone else. I remember when I was younger often asking my mom to brush my hair for me because I liked the feeling of it. I know the other females in my family enjoy this as well and I am sure the males do as well.
Now what the heck does this have to do with evolution?
Primates groom to reinforce social bonds and friendships, as well as establish new bonds in attempts to get support during an individuals quest to achieve a higher social rank. I am sure the grooming is also pleasurable to them as well. I think, the pleasure we feel when we are getting our hair brushed by others comes from the times when our ancestors still lived like monkeys and apes.
What do you think?
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