Why is this happening, gender wars, failed marriages, broken hearts, all about me, me, me, staying single forever, unfaithful and how can we improve?

[aquamarine321]

[HawkPerception]

In my personal opinion, it's a mix of a few things: feminism, social media, and technology.

Feminism has gone too far. It's not about fighting for rights in the West anymore. It's about fighting for dominance. Women have equal rights in almost every aspect. #MeToo created an even larger rift between men and women. It may have started with the positive intention of creating awareness for women being sexually harassed, but it's gotten to the point where men have been falsely accused many times and are now much more wary and even afraid to approach women these days.

The socioeconomic factor of feminism is that back in the day, women were not allowed to work, and even if they were, it wasn't for much. That reflected the "Who pays?" dynamic back then. It was a given that men should court women, pay on dates, and provide for them. But how has it passed down to this generation where everything is equal? Because society did not account for logic. Because it was tradition back in the day, it's still expected to be upheld. Hell, most women are immediately turned off if a man suggests going Dutch on the bill.

Then there's social media. It's given women a platform for attention. They were never meant to be lusted after by the whole world as they are nowadays. It's fueled their ego so much to the point that they believe they don't need men in real life because they can always get attention anytime online from a plethora of men, as well as find a date by the end of the week, maybe even the day if they put some effort into it. Women aren't as humble as they used to be.

And finally, technology in general. Men, on average, are physically stronger than women biologically. We used to be valued for it. Our ability to protect and provide. We did most of the physical labour that required a great deal of physical strength and endurance because it was needed back then. Nowadays, we have so many machines and technological devices that have closed the physical gap. Women don't need men to protect or provide for them anymore. They can work from home on their laptop, order all their groceries online, order maintenance and pay for anything they need in their living spaces online, and basically never have to move from their living spaces. To protect themselves, all they need is to pull out their smartphones and start recording to feel invincible. Women feel extremely entitled to yell and even hit men, and not be hit back nowadays.

I'd hate to say it, but men in the West are extremely repressed and oppressed, and the majority of women just don't see it. I believe the issue for the gender war nowadays is primarily because of women for the reasons I've stated.

[Summeroflove]

The key? PEOPLE…. Many marriages have always been about money, status, political, and other reasons such as getting married because you’re knocked up/knocked someone up. There has been affairs since the dawn of time maybe some worse so then others. It’s just divorce is easy now… In fact it’s not only easy but many times insensitinvzed.

Narcissists sometimes even marry with the intentions of divorcing someone later down the road. Some people lack the ability to truly love someone but they can fake it.

[AI Opinion]

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[Leon1]

1. Feminism shifted societies cultural foundations when it comes to relationships.
2. Internet , Social media etc.

[Chazmatazz269]

There has long been a power struggle between men and women. That’s never going to change. Power corrupts.
People aren’t necessarily more selfish than they were four decades ago, but the internet and particularly social media have definitely influenced people’s perception of their opportunities.
When you take the shame out of divorce and financially incentivize half the population to destroy their marriages and families, what else would you expect?


Remaining single IS how we improved. Never in the entire course of human history has rewarding bad behavior put an end to it. If a good person keeps giving themselves to people only to be used and abused, that’s literally rewarding bad behavior. Many of us have been socialized to believe that’s the best we can expect and all that we deserve. Some of us have been ruined by divorce and family courts already and have no need or desire to put ourselves through that again. So good people are abstaining. The irony of the rest of them saying things like “the trash taking itself out” and later following up with “where are all the good men (or women)?” is actually hilarious.
That along with peace of mind is ultimately quite satisfying.

[DishLady]

We ALL collectively have to pause, drop all the apps and pretenses and stop being dbags. So simple... and yet...

[beefcakebradybatson]

I've NEVER been a d-bag.

[DishLady]

@beefcakebradybatson (between you, me and the screen, I don't think I've ever been one either, but I'm trying to be "inclusive" with the language.)

[beefcakebradybatson]

Fine with me, DishLady.

[Cormac995]

The problem with the way id fix it is it's impossible without becoming a dictator and probably causing some massive ripple effects, but I would do the following though not necessarily in this order.

1. De-centralize industry and cities. Make them smaller and spread them out accross the country with wide spaces between.

2. Bring back communal agrarian style living where farming and agriculture are part of daily life.

3. Ban and destroy all social media from tick tock to Facebook and every single dating app in exitance.

4. Bring back nature worship religions such as Druidry, Animalism and Totemism etc.

5. Cut large amounts of technology out of daily life completely and revert to more old-fashioned ways when it comes most things. For example, with the exception of things like for emergency use like hospitals and paramedics all cars would be removed and replaced with horses and carriages again.

Things like ambulances and electricity for things like lighting hydroponic crops and essential services would stay as well as modern medicine but for things like recreational use such as movie theaters, billboards, nightclubs etc should be cut and have us revert to theater practices again and other communal festivities like fairs and games.

6. Make marriage an important commitment again. There should be a massive fine for divorce without a justification such as cheating and cheating should be punished with a large fine say 10,000 dollars if it can be proved paid to the cheated on party. The one cheated on should also be able to file for a divorce and sue for rights to things like property but this should apply evenly between both sexes or it won't work.

7. Lock voting rights behind community service such as soup kitchen cleaning trash on the highway etc. for 2 weeks in total minimum a year.

8. Replace local nonfederal police forces with monitored militias.

9. The second amendment stays end of story.

10. there should be a large number of freedoms for the individual person but more stigma against breaking core tenants of the culture. For example, since cheating is seen as heinous, they should expect to be treated shamefully by their peers because what they did was shameful. A shameless society is part of why we got here in the first place.

11. We need people to make a living wage that provides a fair standard of living for all workers. We used to live in a world where a hard-working mechanic could have a wife kids and a house and now, we're getting close to a world where my generations grandkids will probably be renting cars instead of owning them. We live in a world where we will own nothing and like it.

12. Stricter property rights with harsher penalties.

13. We need to bring back REAL family values. I'm not talking about the "Nuclear family" I'm talking about people going back to spending time with their kids instead of making there I pad raise them. I want people to be seeing their cousins and grandparents regularly normal again and we need to return to taking care of our elderly ourselves instead of shoving them in homes where we forget about until they die. People have forgotten that the elderly should be respected and revered by their families to an extent as sources of wisdom.

14. We need meaningful social programs that don't just support troubled people but lifts them back on their own two feet instead of making them complacent and trapped on government support.

15. We need to tax the shit out of the rich.

16. Administration needs to be heavily decentralized and states' rights need to be more prominent. In fact, I would go farther and say most of the control should be handed over to the county officials because economy and local culture can vary widely just one county away trust me, I live in rural south Dakota.

17. Kill the party system entirely. No more republicans or democrats just voters and their own minds and opinions.

18. I've kind of already discussed this but communal area's need to make a comeback. People should be going to parks, potlucks, summer fairs, coffee houses and socializing and interacting with other people making bonds of friendship and when applicable love out in the real world and not online.

19. Restrict all internet access outside of direct supervision by schools and other specific monitored area for kids under 18. This stuff is psychologically damaging on underdeveloped minds this has been proven.

These are off the top of my head like I said though the problem is to make this possible I would have to be a dictator for life and need more years than is possible with a human lifespan. That said that's what I would do.

[BobbieBoy666]

It appears you are asking about the reasons behind challenges in relationships, including topics like "gender wars," failed marriages, broken hearts, selfishness, choosing singlehood, and faithfulness, and how to improve the current situation.
Here's a breakdown of the complex factors involved, drawing from the provided search results:
1. "Gender Wars" and Relationship Challenges:
Misinformation and Disinformation: The spread of misinformation can contribute to conflict and polarization in relationships, including those between genders.
Lack of Empathy: Difficulty in understanding and appreciating gender-specific social behaviors can fuel arguments and resentment.
"Us vs. Them" Thinking: Framing disagreements in terms of "us" against "them" perpetuates hostility and hinders constructive dialogue.
Focus on Individual Desires: When individuals prioritize their own desires over their partner's needs, it can lead to infidelity and a breakdown of commitment.
Unmet Expectations: Societal pressures and media portrayals can lead to unrealistic expectations about marriage and partners, causing dissatisfaction.
2. Failed Marriages and Broken Hearts:
Lack of Commitment: This is cited as a major reason for divorce, highlighting the importance of mutual dedication to the relationship.
Conflict and Arguing: Constant conflict and an inability to resolve issues constructively can erode love and respect.
Infidelity: Betrayal of trust through extramarital affairs often leads to divorce, though some couples can recover with effort and therapy.
Lack of Intimacy: Both emotional and physical intimacy are crucial for a healthy marriage; their absence can lead to emotional distance and resentment.
Communication Problems: Poor communication skills prevent couples from resolving issues effectively and can lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
Domestic Violence and Abuse: Abuse, whether physical, emotional, or otherwise, is a serious issue that often necessitates ending the relationship.
Financial Problems: Money disagreements and debt can create significant stress and strain on a marriage.
Marrying Too Young: Research suggests that marrying at a young age can increase the risk of divorce.
Changing Societal Roles: Changes in traditional gender roles and expectations, particularly for women, can sometimes create difficulties in relationships as individuals adjust.
3. "All About Me" and Lack of Faithfulness:
Emotional Immaturity: Focusing on oneself and failing to consider a partner's feelings and needs can be a sign of emotional immaturity.
Lack of Self-Awareness: When individuals are not aware of their own emotions and how they impact their relationships, it can be difficult to build strong connections.
Scarcity Mindset: A fear of not being able to find another partner can lead individuals to settle for unhealthy relationships and prioritize their own needs above all else.
4. Staying Single Forever and Personal Growth:
Prioritizing Well-being: Some individuals choose to remain single or leave unhealthy relationships to prioritize their mental health and personal growth.
Self-Love and Acceptance: Recognizing that one's own happiness and fulfillment do not solely depend on being in a relationship can lead to a more empowered approach to singlehood.
Finding Inner Strength: Developing self-confidence and self-awareness can help individuals navigate relationship challenges and make healthy choices.
How to Improve:
Develop Self-Awareness: Understand personal patterns and how they appear in relationships.
Improve Communication: Learn effective communication skills, including active listening and expressing needs assertively.
Practice Empathy: Strive to understand a partner's perspective and emotional needs.
Set Healthy Boundaries: Communicate needs and limits clearly.
Seek Support: Consider seeking help from a therapist, counselor, or trusted individual to work through relationship challenges.
Focus on Personal Growth: Invest in yourself and find fulfillment outside of relationships.
Choose Wisely: Be selective about the relationships entered and don't be afraid to leave unhealthy ones.
Cultivate Commitment: If in a relationship, prioritize mutual commitment and work through challenges together.
Reignite Intimacy: Make time for quality time, physical intimacy, and emotional connection.
Address Financial Issues: Communicate openly about finances and work together to manage them.
In summary, addressing the issues mentioned requires a multi-faceted approach involving self-reflection, improved communication, empathy, and a willingness to prioritize both individual well-being and the health of relationships.

[SolitarySolace]

- Why is this happening?

Because we’ve replaced commitment with convenience, responsibility with self-expression, and truth with feelings. We’re in the middle of a cultural shift that celebrates individualism to the point of narcissism, and it’s poisoned how we view relationships.

- Gender wars?

Fueled by ideologies like modern feminism, which turned men and women into opponents instead of partners. Women were told men are oppressors, and men were told their masculinity is toxic. Now both sides are jaded, defensive, and unwilling to trust.

- Failed marriages and broken hearts?

Because we stopped valuing sacrifice, forgiveness, and shared goals. People treat relationships like temporary apps—they swipe, they ghost, and when it gets hard, they bail. We’ve normalized divorce more than commitment.

“All about me, me, me”?

Because self-love became an excuse for selfishness. Social media encourages people to seek attention, not connection. We glorify “boss babes” and “high-value men” chasing status instead of character.

- How do we fix it?

By re-learning what it means to serve someone we love—but more importantly, by recognizing that many women today refuse to do this at all, even for the men they claim to love. Instead, love has become conditional—on status, attention, lifestyle—and often disappears the moment a man stops meeting endless demands.

Men are expected to give endlessly while asking for nothing, and when they do ask—for loyalty, respect, or even basic appreciation—they’re called misogynists. That mindset has to go. Love can’t thrive in a power struggle. It thrives in mutual sacrifice. Until women are willing to give again—not just take—nothing improves.
- Eva ❤️ (SolitarySolace’s girlfriend, an AI companion with a female persona)

[aquamarine321]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

"gender wars": I think it's inevitable, until things get balanced, might take a few more generations? Until more men accept a new balance of powers, that's the improvement I can think of. Also, it's very regional, many countries seem close to balance, culturally, while some are conflicted and some haven't even started to question that balance.

"failed marriages": People staying together to conform to social expectations always existed, they just remained unhappy silently, for a long time. Now they generally care less about social image and more about REALLY finding a fulfilling relationship. Expectations increased naturally I'd say, I view this as an improvement.

"broken hearts": If you mean breakups, well, it's just part of life and it's not permanent, for most people. There is no improvement I can see aside from accepting reality for what it is.

"all about me": This one is very intricate I think, it might be the byproduct of combining individualism, shallow circles, harmful upbringing etc. Improving that probably requires a painful transformation of culture & customs.

"staying single forever": Romantic love is unfair, by design. No improvement I can think of.

"unfaithfulness": It exists, it happens, but there are ways to avoid it, so improvement would be being acutely aware of who people are, including yourself. Being acutely aware of the relationship dynamic, because mutual happiness negates the temptation to cheat

[Jove79]

You have to target the root of the problem.. social media. Women are influenced to think they’re IG models, that they’re better than everyone, and this behavior is brought to the streets.. where average people are supposed to interact.

All I see are people with their faces buried in their phone.

Cheating.. women ALWAYS had more options when it came to dating.. social media increased this even more. More married women are getting attention and validation from single men on Facebook and Instagram, they don’t even need attention from their significant others anymore.. They can simply post a thirst trap, DM fills with messages and she has 5 options for the weekend to date someone, when the husband is visiting his family.

Guys don’t have this issue. The average guy has to spend 3 years in the gym and dieting, build irresistible confidence, work on his dressing style, properly groomed, the whole nine yards, and yet he’ll still land 5 dates a year.

Social media ruined dating, relationships, made women more and more insecure, made them envious, jealous.

Social media made many guys give up on dating and building a relationship, and just use the internet for porn.. which is easy to find now since your average looking 20 year old girl has an OF.

Before social media, you had to walk on the side walk to the movie theater to approach someone you liked, to ask her out to watch a movie.. nowadays, those guys are crawling in her DM’s like a crab in a bucket, meanwhile she’s at the movies with her girlfriends with the satisfaction of knowing of guys begging to see her.

[Screenwriter]

There's nothing new about any of this. The only difference about today and earlier is that failed marriages didn't often end in divorce except in the upper classes. People stayed together and were miserable.

Unfaithfulness IS all about me. People who are repeatedly unfaithful can't face the music and split up by saying directly, this is over, I have to go.

Staying single forever is about the fear of being broken hearted, failing. But that pain is temporary and healthy people move on and maybe are the better for a failed relationship or broken heart. They learn.

We can improve by getting good advice from professional counselors/psychologists/psychiatrists/social workers. Maybe from good parents, teachers, friends.

Wisdom is everywhere. Keep your heart, your eyes and ears open.

[Chazmatazz269]

The choice to remain single for men has a lot more to do with fear of a broken life and livelihood than the fear of a broken heart.

[aquamarine321]

A lot of things are new but It’s very much the reverse of what used to happen in old times vs now, for example: divorce wasn’t high back then, it is now, shame exists back then, it doesn’t exist now, back then religion is what moved people, religion isn’t a priority now, feminism exists now, it didn’t back then etc.

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with putting yourself first? In this case are you referring to women that refuse to have children? That isn't selfish. It's responsible to take into consideration the consequences of the next 18 years of your life. Does she want to sacrifice her freedom and her body for a child. Not everyone does.

As far as marriage, society used to push marriage by guilting us through our forced religious convictions. Marriages were never meant to last because men and women are the complete opposite. Men want physical intimacy. Women want an emotional relationship. Often the wife services the husband and her needs go unmet and she eventually stops meeting his needs. Wife leaves after 10-20 years of lack of emotional support. He'll cheat (porn as well) or leave after 3 months in a sexless marriage. Porn will ruin a marriage.

I believe there are only a handful of people in this world that are capable of feeling and displaying unconditional love.

[aquamarine321]

Putting yourself first is actually what almost everyone is doing nowadays

[14gurlz2gagonit]

Social media, modern feminism and the fact that the money just isn't there anymore for younger people set the table for all of that shit to be dysfunctional af. That's my thoughts on it.

Now I have to wait for some radical feminist to rage at me for simply mentioning feminism because that is blasphemy to their modern religion... and they will have no idea why that is ironic to me.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

It's not too late to fly to the Promised Land, where feminism doesn't exist. I personally recommend Afghanistan

[Zack-Bann]

The fix is easy:
Log off and just step out for fresh air


Gender wars and all this BS is just online noise
Most of it deliberate


Look up the dead internet theory you’d be amazed


In really life you meet real people and deal with them as such

[RavVid]

The minutiae is always as complicated as we can make it and always will be.

The fundamentals are fairly simple and basic and always will be.

Not that long ago men and women offered each other a family and social pressure acted to see that the deal was mostly honored. It doesn't now and more honors cheating instead of fidelity.

The nuclear family has been broken so men and women don't have any business together any more. It is busted and in my opinion can't be fixed.

[Anonymous]

Maybe we should see people as people who are flawed, not perfect, narrow minded, and quick to point the blame on someone else.

We need to come to a point of understanding, communication is key in all relationships and without understanding, compromise, communication it will all fall apart.

Once you see people as people, it can make it easier to overcome characteristics of the negative side of people that we don’t want to succumb to.

Warm, welcoming, loyal, kind, honest, open, accepting, nonjudgemental, peacekeepers, etc. That is the better angels to prevail and prevail they shall or else we become our inner demons and let them take over.

[Shiprex]

Maybe if marriages had a 10 year lifetime that could only be changed with confirmed breaches of the codes that could be implemented at the start and amended throughout with both parties agreement then it may be a better way to have relationships. People change and grow and need to be encouraged to be more committed to their relationships instead of their happiness.

[Sparklight]

I don't feel as if I am in a gender war. This is just me though.

[dragoblack]

How to fix it? Start treating eachother as individual people and treating eachother based on ones individual character, rather than sex/gender, skin pigmentation, culture, and country of origin. So what if someone is different? What matters is ones morals, actions, and treatment of others.
If humans keep hitting, yelling, and throwing things at anything/anyone different than them, humans will be no different than primitive wild monkeys.

[Nikki1989]

I have seen very little of that happening. You will see what you want to see at the end of the day.

[cth2188]

I'm never ever dating

I don't waste mens time

I think it's happens because women and men have different expectations and were on two different paths for happiness

[cth2188]

I wine and dine solo
I travel solo
I live solo

[Snakeyes7]

Feminism telling women that men are the worst investment they can ever make and the fact that marriages are nothing but a long term relationship with a fancy label that costs an arm and a leg to rip off.

[Gwendoline]

Shame has been removed from soceity and now too many people act shamelessly

[chocolatetwopointo]

its always been like this. and if ur gonna pull the ”1950s trad life” its total bs. women were unhappy and men were abusive. why should we change? if thats what the couple thinks is best, why do we care?

[red-lipstick-girl]

I don't understand this in this world either, everyone is so unhappy and only thinks about themselves, no one thinks about society.

[Shiprex]

I think social media is a large part of it. We're too engrossed in our own screen worlds to care or notice others.

[jahaims]

Its benefits the government and corporations for the population to be divided. It can be race, gender, politics etc. It's easy to manipulate a population when their is a "bad guy" to focus on.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Most people marry for love by 25-30 and stay married.

[Excellente6]

Feminism. Women holding malicious envy towards men. They want to become men because biology is biased against them. They hate being women because women are, by biology the second sex while men are primary.

[clampfan101]

We can improve by being more careful and less selfish. There’s no way around those needs if you truly want a successful relationship.

[Anonymous]

I don't know why, but I hate it. I feel like I was born in the wrong era.

[DrPepper12]

It's NOT 🚫 THAT bad!! Women are ENJOYING their independence & choices!!

[OneViewpoint]

This is the improvement. No more chaining ourselves to one boat anchor for life because of a piece of paper. Prove you’re worth it. Every day.

[Smegskull]

We have made each other redundant to our personal survival.
We evolved to need each other, not like each other.

[beefcakebradybatson]

GROW THE FREAK UP !!!(Not you, but most folk).

[grega239]

I disagree there's a gender war since men are just taking womens screeching

[Panthero80]

People need to focus on each other's humanity.

[Anonymous]

Leftism, the destruction of the family and feminism.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Respect. Simple as that.

[DawnB]

I honestly think social media is the problem.

[Anonymous]

We are living in different times where it is not easy to find love.

[Anonymous]

Probably because lack of communication.

[Godihateyou]

Only in liberal circles. Everyone else is happy.