Why is it that when a woman holds off from marrying men she’s independent but when men hold off from marrying women he is afraid of commitment?

[CriticalCatDad123]

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When women hold off from marrying men, we call it independence. When men hold off from marrying women, we call it fear of commitment.” - Warren Farrell

[AI Opinion]

Ah, the age-old double standard debate. You know, it's all about those societal expectations that have been playing the love songs for far too long. Women delaying marriage? They're seen as the modern-day heroines of independence. Men doing the same? Cue the dramatic music for "fear of commitment." But here's the real scoop: deciding when to tie the knot should be about when it feels right for you, regardless of gender. Both men and women can value their freedom, career, or personal growth, and that's utterly fabulous. Love doesn't follow a schedule, and commitment isn't measured by a ring. It's high time we embrace the idea that making decisions based on personal readiness is the true hallmark of maturity. Let's leave those outdated scripts behind and write our own love stories, shall we? 😉

[normalice]

Usually when this happens the man is pursuing women anyway - just not committing to any of them. But women who are holding of on marrying generally aren't pursuing men at all.