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Men are losing dramatically this year, but women seem to be doing great! Why is that?
You’re a man! Apparently, you should be drowning in the glory of patriarchy, leadership, and the many privileges we have, right?
But instead, most young single men feel a little lonely these days. Some of them feel like they’re trying their best, yet just by them existing and being born, some women just hate them. Men are playing a solo game in an unlevel playing field, where every goal they score is met with a flag of offside, their existence alone seeming to provoke some women to play as referees rather than teammates.
Don’t worry; you’re not alone.
Well, actually, statistically speaking, you are alone — and that’s the problem.
Recent studies have shown that more than 60 percent of young men are flying solo, and the situation isn’t improving. I’m not surprised — I feel like every day, there is a think piece, tv sitcom, newscaster, or something else dedicated to spouting myopic and incredibly biased misandry until the cows come home. Young men in their early 20s might find this a little hurtful.
In fact, it’s causing a crisis of connection, with young men struggling to form meaningful relationships and even real…