What’s Going On With Men (and Mating) These Days? with Professor Scott Galloway
Oct 28, 2024
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Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at NYU and serial entrepreneur, dives into the evolving dynamics of dating and relationships today. He explores the challenges males face amid educational disparities and the impact of dating apps. Galloway discusses what women find attractive in men, highlighting the allure of intelligence and hobbies. The conversation also touches on the difficulties successful women confront in balancing careers and relationships, revealing a complex landscape of modern romance.
The rise of online dating has created a competitive environment that disproportionately impacts the romantic prospects of average men.
Engaging in attractive hobbies like reading and playing instruments can significantly enhance a man's appeal in the dating scene.
Female entrepreneurs face unique challenges in securing investment, highlighting the need for a more equitable venture capital landscape.
Deep dives
The Challenges of Modern Dating
Modern dating often poses challenges for men and women, particularly with the rise of online dating. This digital landscape tends to favor a small percentage of attractive individuals, leading to a lack of opportunities for the average man to demonstrate his qualities and secure romantic connections. It is noted that while women are often drawn to relationships based on emotional or economic viability, many men struggle due to the competition from a limited pool of highly sought-after individuals. As a result, a significant disparity in relationship dynamics arises, with fewer young men finding stable relationships compared to women.
Costumes and Halloween Spirit
The hosts share their experiences and excitement about Halloween, focusing on their costume choices for recent events. One host dressed up as Britney Spears in her iconic 'Oops!... I Did It Again' outfit, while the other portrayed Cher from 'Clueless.' They express a newfound enthusiasm for themed costumes, reflecting on the joy and creativity involved in participating in such festivities. This shift in perspective highlights how engaging in elaborate costumes can enhance the enjoyment of Halloween celebrations.
Attractive Hobbies for Men
The podcast discusses a survey on hobbies deemed attractive by women, highlighting the top choices such as reading and playing instruments. These activities signal intelligence, depth, and personality traits that women find appealing. Interestingly, hobbies that showcase physical strength or skills, like cooking and woodworking, are noted for attracting attention, but they also reflect how men can display discipline and resourcefulness. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of showcasing one's passions and interests to become more appealing to potential partners.
The Importance of Friendships in Dating
Men are encouraged to cultivate strong friendships to enhance their attractiveness in the dating scene, as having a diverse social circle is seen as a positive trait. The presence of supportive friends often reflects a well-rounded individual who invests time not just in romantic relationships but also in personal growth and social connections. The narrative suggests that women often look for partners who are socially active and possess a rich life experience. Introducing potential partners to one’s friend group is also viewed as a crucial step to reinforce this aspect.
Female Entrepreneurship and Investment Bias
The discussion touches on the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in securing investment, especially in stigmatized sectors like sexual wellness. It reflects on how the venture capital landscape has historically favored a homogenous group of male investors, leading to systemic bias against women and minority founders. The narrative suggests that while progress is being made toward including more diverse founders, much work remains to establish equitable investment practices. Moreover, the success of female-run startups is critical in shifting investors' paradigms and creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Leadership and Economic Viability in Relationships
The podcast addresses the role of economic viability in romantic relationships, emphasizing how men's financial stability is often a key factor in attraction. It explores the dynamics of couples where women outpace their partners financially, noting that this can lead to imbalances in the relationship. The conversation suggests that men must be proactive in contributing to their households in meaningful ways beyond finances to maintain attraction. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for both men and women to navigate their expectations in relationships effectively.
We are honored to be joined by professor and bestselling author Scott Galloway to talk about the current state of men, women, mating, and dating. We discuss the inequality of dating apps (and which gender they are worse for), why people don’t “meet at work” like they used to, and where people can actually meet potential partners and fall in love. He educates us on the problem with men and boys in our country today and his thoughts on fixing the issues, and how men and women operate differently when they’re single. We also break down the three things women find most attractive in men and discuss the question “Are men intimidated by successful women?” And we chat about women in business, female founders, and how the landscape has improved (but it’s still not equal). Before Scott joins us, we are breaking down a recent survey of the most and least attractive male hobbies and debuting our most versatile vibrator yet. Enjoy!
Find Scott on Instagram @profgalloway and X @profgalloway, listen to his podcast Pivot, and read his books Algebra of Wealth, Algebra of Happiness, The Four, and Post Corona.
