Uncovering the Dark Truth About Men’s Struggles in the Dating Scene

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around and listen closely because we’re about to talk about a topic that is not often discussed in the dating world: the struggles of men. Typically when it’s discussed, the responses are, “well, women go through this too.” Or other responses, like “tough luck.” Men rarely, if ever, have spaces to talk about things without being labeled an “incel,” not man enough, or whatever other shaming tactics they can use.

That’s right, you heard me correctly. Men, the supposed “strong and silent” types, also have their own set of problems when it comes to dating. And let’s be real; society doesn’t exactly make it easy for us or the be frank, even really cares. Hence men account for 75% of the suicide rates.

Men are expected to always make the first move, always pay for the date, and always have the perfect comeback in any conversation. Oh, and let’s not forget the pressure to always have a full head of hair and washboard abs, a great bank account, smart, and all these other perfection-related wants.

I’ll talk about some common and not-so-common struggles men face in the dating world, from the pressure to always make the first move to the struggle to be vulnerable. We’ll also explore the societal factors that contribute to these struggles and examine ways to overcome them. I’ll give solutions when I go on…