The article recounts a personal dating experience that started positively but took a turn upon seeing the man’s living conditions, highlighting a broader issue of mismatched standards in modern dating. The author reflects on past disappointments and the prevalent notion among women about the struggles in the dating scene, suggesting that men are often not meeting the evolving expectations of women. This disconnect is underscored by personal anecdotes and observations from social contexts, revealing an ongoing conversation about gender dynamics in dating.
"I was not willing to become an unpaid interior decorator for a man in his mid-30s. It was another disappointment in a string of bad dating luck."
"At happy hours, on TikTok, at sociology conferences, and in the board rooms of dating app companies, it's a common refrain among women, and there's data to show it."
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