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Number of 'lonely, single' men is on the rise as women with higher dating standards look for partners who are are 'emotionally available, good communicators, and share similar values', says psychologist
UK Daily Mail ^ | August 15, 2022 | Jessica Green

Posted on 08/15/2022 5:48:20 PM PDT by C19fan

Men are lonelier than ever as they struggle to meet the higher dating standards of modern women, according to a psychologist.

American psychologist Greg Matos wrote in a recent Psychology Today article that the current state of young and middle-aged men's love lives shows they need to 'address a skills deficit'.

He said: 'I hear recurring dating themes from women between the ages of 25 and 45: They prefer men who are emotionally available, good communicators, and share similar values'.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: dating; marriage; men; women
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To: C19fan

I’ve also seen an increase in profiles that won’t date anyone who is vaxed, or who isn’t vaxed.

Just another dang litmus test to divide people.


41 posted on 08/15/2022 6:04:08 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: C19fan
They all want to wait around the finish line. Each one hopes to snag the winner. When he takes them each to bed, they think they've "snagged him."

Then when he dumps them, they become feminists and hate all men.

This is logical reasoning to them.

42 posted on 08/15/2022 6:04:13 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: C19fan

since my divorce 14 years ago, I’ve attempted it with 3 women... after sex, they all, every one, shortly there after started thinking they were calling the shots!! immediately self imposed themselves “The Boss” in the relationship. and each time I just laughed and walked away the minute it started.

One, had the stones after an hour or so of having cocktails with MY friends, when I asked one of my friends to repeat themselves(they all know I’m hard of hearing...) she pipes up and waves me off and says to my friend, Oh he cant hear you anyways! and laughs... My buddy looks and my and I looked back and chuckled... finished my beer and walked out the door, leaving her there.

I never believed in hittin it and quittin it, but women today convinced me it is the only way.


43 posted on 08/15/2022 6:04:21 PM PDT by sit-rep ( )
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To: C19fan

First they badger and domineer the men into manbun beta non binary soy pseudo boys,,,

Then complain about it.

I think the truth us the real men see these prog neurotic hagnags coming a mile off and head for the churches to find the quality women.


44 posted on 08/15/2022 6:04:54 PM PDT by cuz1961 (USCGR Veteran )
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To: dfwgator

When my husband and I met (ages 16 and 17), the first question we answered was: what is your political affiliation. That was in 1975.

Today is our 41st anniversary. Political values are still important to us.


45 posted on 08/15/2022 6:05:44 PM PDT by madison10
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To: C19fan

Fool proof plan for women to get any man:

Show up naked.

Bring beer.


46 posted on 08/15/2022 6:06:01 PM PDT by fruser1
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To: catnipman

“Dressed in a mumu and Birkenstocks with a permanent scowl on their face ...”

…Holding a sign that reads, “Keep your bans off my uterus.”


47 posted on 08/15/2022 6:06:32 PM PDT by ScottinVA (Кчерту Путина, Kчерту Россию)
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To: C19fan

They might be lonely. They might not be.

Or, they could be lonely because they are so tired of the modern women’s sh*t.

I’ve met quite a few that are hostile in a flash, if you dare say anything counter to their agenda.

Actually, I saw it the other day perusing Match.com. Lady described herself as a criminal defense attorney who doesn’t put up with any BS and is gone at the first sign of “trouble”. Good luck lady. Guys her age are going after women 10-15-20 years younger than her and they don’t have to put with her “I am woman, I am strong” nonsense. They just want to have a good time.

I remember seeing a poster a long time ago, during my deployment to Afghanistan. Absolutely smoking hot model in negligée. Caption read...Somewhere, some guy is sick of her sh*t.


48 posted on 08/15/2022 6:06:59 PM PDT by qaz123
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To: C19fan
as they struggle to meet the higher dating standards of modern women

This is why God created “Hot Latinas”. Going on 27 years now. She’s the same weight as when we were dating but her black hair is below her hips now. *Nom*

49 posted on 08/15/2022 6:07:21 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists...Socialists...Fascists & AntiFa...Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: madison10

I almost put it at Number One. You simply cannot have a relationship anymore with people you aren’t politically aligned with, people take it way too personally now.


50 posted on 08/15/2022 6:07:25 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: C19fan

So....Soy Boys aren’t making the cut? Too bad.


51 posted on 08/15/2022 6:07:29 PM PDT by Howie66 (Let's Go Brandon!!)
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To: C19fan
Total BS article.

There's the 'what women want' FACADE and the ACTUAL things women are drawn to such as a dude who treats them like DIRT and slaps them around a bit so they'll have something to complain about with the girls.

NICE MEN GET NOWHERE and are IGNORED by females.

52 posted on 08/15/2022 6:07:41 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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To: Caipirabob

Yo también!


53 posted on 08/15/2022 6:08:16 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: C19fan

If they want a girlfriend or wife, dudes are going to have to up their game or they will become Incel, and it is their own fault.


54 posted on 08/15/2022 6:08:32 PM PDT by Round Earther
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To: Round Earther

White people pretty much have had the Alpha beat out of them.

Is it any wonder white girls are dating black guys more. They are allowed to be Alphas, could whites get away with those rap lyrics?

Plus, when you look at black women these days, can you blame the black guys?


55 posted on 08/15/2022 6:10:01 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: CFW

I, with my Ivy League degree, went for a “real man” who can change a tire and would have survived on the frontier. That was 28 years ago and we are still happily married. I guess things are different now, but I think there are still good catches of both sexes, especially among the Republicans and religious.


56 posted on 08/15/2022 6:10:47 PM PDT by NorthernDancer
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To: Reaganez

Actually, a lot of the women described in this article do not mind being in a harem, as long as it’s with Mr. Big.

Five minutes of alpha = Five years of beta.


57 posted on 08/15/2022 6:10:50 PM PDT by Jim Noble (When policemen break the law, then there isn't any law - just a fight for survival)
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To: C19fan

Sharing similar values should be a no brainer for any couple.

And honestly, being a good communicator might not be anything more than listening without preaching.

Sometimes women just want/need to vent and not have guys try to fix it. I heard someone suggest once that the best response a man can give to a woman is “And how did that make you feel?” and just let her talk.

Honestly, just give her a hug and say something like “That must have been so hard. Let me do the dishes to help you feel better.”

The you could ask if she wants you to help fix the problem.

And what the heck does “emotionally available” mean???

Men are men and not women in men’s bodies, likewise for women. They are not the guys in a woman’s body. Both sides would to well to accommodate more often the differences in psychological make up.


58 posted on 08/15/2022 6:11:33 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: C19fan

As a very happily married man (43 years) I can’t say that I agree with your assessment.

Our grandchildren are free to roam and romp all over our 17 acres of heavenly bliss and Granny (and I) is happy to spoil the snot out of them!

Then again, this old guy is just happy to be so very Blessed.


59 posted on 08/15/2022 6:11:59 PM PDT by Howie66 (Let's Go Brandon!!)
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To: ConservativeInPA

Yep. I can do Toxic Masculinity. So will my sons and my grandsons.


60 posted on 08/15/2022 6:13:00 PM PDT by Howie66 (Let's Go Brandon!!)
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