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Mating Crisis: Why The Rate Of Single Men Looking For Dates Has Declined | William Costello PT 1

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Jul 5, 2023
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William Costello
William Costello, a PhD student and behavioral patterns expert, takes us on a deep dive into the modern mating crisis. He discusses the rising recklessness and commitment-phobia among young men, with societal shifts like women outpacing men in education influencing relationship dynamics. The conversation explores how dating apps have reshaped romantic connections, alongside the emotional challenges faced by both genders in today's dating scene. Prepare to uncover the complexities of modern relationships and the implications of evolving gender roles!
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Shifting Sexlessness Rates

  • The sexlessness rate among young men, while having tripled before 2018, has recently reversed.
  • Women now report higher rates of sexlessness, possibly due to pandemic risk aversion.
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Mating Crisis and Educated Women

  • The "mating crisis" stems from educated women's preference for equally or higher-status partners.
  • This creates a scarcity of eligible men, giving those men less incentive to commit.
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Mating Down and Its Consequences

  • While some women are "mating down," this correlates with negative outcomes like infidelity and intimate partner violence.
  • A man's perceived threat of losing a higher-status partner can trigger cost-infliction strategies.
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