Girls, why are women who don't want to date praised for their independence, but men who do the same are labelled misogynists?

[Anonymous]

I have heard several female acquaintances express that they don't want to date, and they always have the full backing of all their friends, family and classmates, including me.

I have said on some occasions that I don't want to date either. I was subsequently accused of misogynistic behaviour, and told that I was unfairly punishing women. A lot of men I know who have chosen to remain single (and who are not woman hating lunatics) have been called sexist and even compared to misogynistic mass murderers.

For the record, I'm not a member of MGTOW or anything, nor do I blame women for my celibacy. I'm not an incel. I suppose I might be called a voluntary celibate.

Why are we so hated for seeking the same independence that many women are seeking?

[Bubbles45]

I don't know honestly, some people just prefer not to date anyone. Labels aside society will label anybody they "deem" undesirable.

[Anonymous]

They are both stupid and no respectable person takes either of them seriously.

[Opinion Owner]

I'm speaking specifically of people who don't date because "all women are this" and "all men are that"