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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is an area that sociologists and economists have been studying for decades.

See this 1985 Washington Post article:  The Men Aren't There To Marry ([url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1985/05/08/the-men-arent-there-to-marry/480cfbc7-3ff2-46f8-8a5f-54d4bf18100d/[/url])

And here's a nice 2015 overview: Is there a shortage of marriageable men? ([url]https://www.brookings.edu/blog/social-mobility-memos/2015/09/22/is-there-a-shortage-of-marriageable-men/[/url])[/quote]

My favorite takeaway from the 2nd article link from Brookings is actually a user (foreseer2) comment:

“Remember the concept of not "settling" or not getting involved with someone who falls short of Prince Charming - not rich, not handsome, not this or that. Today's women apply higher standards to men than to themselves, constantly looking for a better offer. They want to control their men like mothers and cannot bring the idea of partnership to the table. Marriage is not as much about love as respectful communication to find and achieve common objectives - material comfort, good health, raising great kids, etc. It is hard work and if you cannot love and accept your spouse for who he or she is, it will be all uphill for you.”[/quote]

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