The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Chris Williamson Explains Why Finding Love Feels Harder Than Ever.
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Jun 6, 2025 
Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, tackles the challenges of finding love in today’s disconnection era. He examines how societal shifts impact relationships and health, while dissecting modern dating's complexities. Chris sheds light on educational gender dynamics and its effects on men and women seeking meaningful connections. He encourages empathy in navigating this intricate dating landscape, offering insights on how to foster deeper relationships despite the odds.
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Close Connections Boost Health
- The single biggest predictor of health outcomes is the number of close connections, surpassing quitting smoking or gym attendance.
- Relationships greatly improve health, delaying dementia and reducing loneliness.
Women's Success Narrows Dating Pool
- Women's rising education and employment create a dating imbalance where women seek men equally or more successful.
- This 'tall girl problem' shrinks the dating pool and creates competition for a few top men.
Imbalanced Dating Creates Resentment
- The dating imbalance causes many women to pursue a small group of top men who often avoid commitment.
- Men at the bottom of the hierarchy feel invisible and rejected, creating mutual resentment.