Why Are Men Avoiding Marriage? A Reasonable Answer

Urishima · 2017-06-14T22:06:07+00:00

First women/feminism are repsonsible, then they aren't, then they are again, then not, then kinda...

This guy couldn't write his way out of a wet paper-bag.

thrway_1000 · 2017-06-14T20:42:41+00:00

I'm going to say that its not a very good article as it doesn't really look at the issues. It's pretty shallow and the quote from the old man is pretty shitty and sexist. What about all the female "bums" that choose what they want to do with their time but are never referred to as "bums". Also, this assumes that being a wage slave in some way is more noble or that those movers and shakers aren't just scummy people that want power over other people. It never addresses the fact that most women do want to find someone and be together and that modern society is killing it with sexism, promoting selfishness, and laws that are biased and unfair. This article lacks any depth.

ADCFeeder69 · 2017-06-15T01:01:49+00:00

Because bitches be crazy

B_P_G · 2017-06-15T03:38:05+00:00

"are males and females any less attracted to one another?"

Honestly, yes. That is definitely part of the issue. I'm not going to dig up the CDC report right now but today's women are something like 30 pounds heavier than the women of a half century ago. Men are heavier too but not by that much. So basically in our society you have a lot of people who aren't physically attractive. Who is going to take on the tremendous financial risk of marriage to (in the best case scenario) spend the rest of their life with someone like that?

Now inevitably someone is going to reply that there's more to marriage than physical attraction. And that's true. But if you're not attracted to the person at all? I mean if you just think they're an interesting person to talk to then maybe you should arrange to have lunch with them once a month. If you're going to spend a third of your remaining years sleeping with this person then you have to be at least moderately attracted to them, right? And there are definitely people out there that I can't believe meet that standard in anyone's mind.

ePants · 2017-06-15T03:29:39+00:00

Phil, I'm assuming you're the author, based on your replies.

Is this supposed to be an article or a blog? If it's an article, the tone is far too casual/personal and reads more like a personal soap box than a serious analysis or conveyance of information. If it's a blog, its format and composition seem to be taking itself too seriously, as if formatting makes up for lack of structure and consistency.

In either case, the flow is horrible. Lots of back and forth with no clear direction. Even though an article or blog is going to have many small paragraphs, you need to remember that the basic structure of an essay is supposed to provide organization so the reader can understand where writing is coming from and where it is going. One point should lead to the next, without getting sidetracked into your inner monolog. Much of what you are trying to say gets lost in all the references to yourself and your own opinions, which are largely irrelevant when trying to make a case for something.

There were some decent points in there, but due to the confusing flow and weird identity crisis the article/blog seems to be going through, I'd personally never link anyone I know to it.

I apologize if this came across as too brutal, and I'm not trying to be discouraging. The world needs more people addressing these issues - hopefully at least some of this criticism can be considered constructive.

Ontrus · 2017-06-15T17:52:52+00:00

Tldr: The article is unimpressive and not worth your time.

Phil185 · 2017-06-14T17:45:06+00:00

MGTOW didn't like this, but I think it's reasonable.

Title	Why Are Men Avoiding Marriage? A Reasonable Answer
Author	Phil185
Upvotes	74
Comments	18
Date	June 14, 2017 5:44 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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