According to Helen Smith, Ph. D., author of "Men on strike", men are acting rationally and opting out on marriage because the penalties are high and the rewards are low. She mentions six reasons why men do not want to get married: 1) They'll lose respect 2) They'll lose out on sex 3) They can lose their children and their money 4) They can lose their space 5) They can lose their freedom 6) The single life is better than ever What do you think? PS: Watch the following video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXQf2f2Yxo
4, 5, and it’s expensive
I didn’t give it nearly as much thought as Dr. Smith did, but I’m almost 40 and the single life is fabulous. I’m fulfilled, energized, connected, and enjoying my day to day. Her six points make sense to me, but I figured I’m not married with kids because I’m basically a teenager.
Prosperity discourages procreation; that's well-understood. I think the resulting population dynamics are more interesting than the individual cost/benefit.
3,4,5 for sure. If I had a different username 2 would also be a concern 😅
Fellow 5’6” Indian checking in, this post makes me want to both laugh and cry
Rewards are low if you’re happily stuck in a lifetime of adolescent fantasy, where youth, independence and consumerism are the dream. Men don’t want to be adults because the real problems of the world are insurmountable. In 20 or 40 years we’ll all be starving on a dying planet, so why start a family?
IF she is great, of course I want to marry her. But I’ve met so many entitled ones that have a this-for-that attitude that makes me not trust them later down the line. Anyone else share this experience?
4,5,6
And I guess they have too much pride that they don't think having a life partner is worth all of these things that will one day no longer matter. Ever thought about why most women don't think these things hold any weight?
I don't like children and I like to treat myself well.
I like children, but I like treating myself well.
MGTOW- Go your own way.
Agreed!!! From a woman
Never seen a woman support MGTOW. Mind telling me what your reasoning is?