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Yay! We have a new stupid term to add to our lexicon. Mankeeping is the act of women helping men maintain emotional wellness. Sarah and I review an article explaining why single men are burdening women with their loneliness and need for free therapy.
In the past three decades, men’s social networks have shrunk significantly compared to women's. This shift leaves many men increasingly dependent on women for emotional support, a dynamic that some researchers believe can place undue strain on women.
We also discuss the reasons why men and women across the globe have been leaving the dating apps in droves.
Through Bumble I met a handsome, hard-working man who was well travelled, connected to his culture and seemed to be loyal and have close relationships with his family. We texted a lot and were excited about meeting. We met for brunch near my home, and he was chatty, friendly and complimented me on my looks. He came back for a cup of tea at mine and, as he was leaving, asked to see me again. I said yes. Then he looked into my eyes and asked to kiss me. Of course!
After he left, my heart was fluttering. But when I messaged him that evening, I got no reply. A few days later, I followed up. “I’m sensing that you may not actually want to meet up again?” He didn’t reply. A few days later I was swiping and saw this man again with a profile based in another country and different pictures. The whole thing totally freaked me out and I deleted the app. It felt like many men on dating sites really don’t know what they want.
Note: It's been an emotionally devastating week for many of us. We recorded this episode before the election, just in case.
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