Take a look at relationship forum. |
Not PP but must mention that they aren't wrong, neither are you. Love, happiness, health, companionship, family, career, hobbies goals, personal interests etc., all are important for a balanced life. Obviously percentages are different for every individual but basic ingredients aren't not all that different. |
No model for what a suitable and sincere partner is? |
| Idk why some posters are inserting race and class here. This is a generational issue, faced by so many, regardless of melanin in their skin or dollars in their pocket. |
That's a good point. |
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We have four daughters. All four have masters degrees and have flourishing careers. Three are married. The fourth is uninterested in marriage or a relationship and that’s just fine. The three that are married all married great guys and they’re all doing great. All three got married in their mid to late 20s.
I don’t know what planet you live on. |
There's a psycho here. But it's the one in your mirror, hon. |
LOL!!! The "I had a sandwich for lunch so there cannot be starving people anywhere else" mentality. |
Um, white men have had the doors to school (and everywhere else) open to them since the founding of this country (and beyond). LITERALLY, they don't have to "increase their participation." Becuase they had it handed to them. So if they are choosing not to now, why is that my concern? |
Not a representative sample. |
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Is there actually data on this?
If it’s true, it’s probably because there is divergence between what men are looking for and what women are looking for in a relationship (for heterosexual couples). |
| I honestly believe it's the instant gratification of dating apps. I've talked to several male friends about this (40's, married with elementary-aged kids and met their spouses in college) - had dating apps been around when we were in college, we likely would NOT have "settled down" with our spouses. Call it paradox of choice/choice paralysis - there are just so many options how do you know you have the best one? |
No, the OP is the one generalizing. |
Perhaps they don’t feel like first learning how BE a suitable and sincere partner. |
*to BE |