The epidemic I'm hearing about is regarding men 18-25. I understand that older men are experiencing a different epidemic. I have brothers who are 34 and 35 who have been unable to find partners, even though they want them. And men even older that have been left by their wives of decades and are unable to find new partners.

I was addressing only the 18-25 year olds with my article.

But I will say this - I am 44 and the men I came across when I was still trying to date were looking for a mother. They were still more interested in what a woman would bring to their lives than what they could do for each other. I'm assuming you're not in this group - or at least it doesn't sound like it based on your comment - but if you're wondering why women are choosing to be alone, especially as we get older, this is why. Overwhelmingly, men are a drain on our emotional, mental, and physical resources, and we're simply happier having only ourselves to take care of.

There is a small subset of men who were the care takers in their relationships (and managed to get paired up with women who took advantage of and abused them) and I do feel bad that they are no longer able to find partners because of their immature counterparts, but you're in the minority. This means women aren't willing to sort through 100 awful men to find the 1 good one.

If you're seeking a partner I recommend volunteering at an organization that you feel strongly about in your community. If you meet a woman organically I believe you'll have better success. Dating apps are toxic. Avoid them like the plague.

Thank you for reading and commenting!