The blame goes on both sides. For the men, it means we have to stop acting like cads just because we can. It also means being very, very, careful about who you date and marry. And yes, it means taking responsibility for your actions.
But the women are also part of the problem. AB mentions that guys are “conditioned” to buy fancy things to impress women. COD, I hate to tell you that is the truth. I worked in college at a soriety as a waiter. The girls got used to me, and after a while would talk about things without thinking “There is a guy listening”. Many of them would not date a boy unless he had certain material possessions. Be it nice clothes, car, stereo, whatever. See they have also be programmed to look for the guy who will give them the most stuff.
Funny thing is, we as a society are totally broken in this area. Men and women chase what the TV tells them they want, and then find out they aren't happy.
Well said!