...on dating?
Up until a couple of years ago, I never found it an issue, I'd go on dates sporadically but usually there was no spark or we wanted different things (I can't have kids). Last relationship ended 3 years ago due to him cheating. I took some time off to work on myself including therapy for DV and SA survivors. Now I'm finally ready to get back out there... but...
When did men regress? Like seriously? It seems like every man who's single is either
a) a blatant misogynist
b) a Trump/Farage supporter
c) a massive Covid conspiracy theorist
d) all of the above
I see so many comments/posts on social media that just seem to hate women full stop. Look at the support that people have still for Andrew Tate, and for Conor McGregor (women as well). That's the issue I most despair about. It's not even just online or always extreme as well, but it seems to have a way of coming out. Apparently all us women are only good for one thing and we're just after their money most of the time!
Real life example - met a guy recently (made a post about it in fact) at a sports club (family plays, I don't). Seemed nice, agreed to go out this weekend... since talking it turns out that
a) He just wants someone to 'look after' him (yes he means cook and clean)
b) He wants sex on demand (hello - I'm menopausal with debilitating endo)
c) He already had plans on the night we were meant to go out.
Like seriously!? I don't think I'm asking for a lot, just someone who brings the same to the table that I do. I'm 39, good job, own home, well-educated, but most of all I think I'm kind and caring and loyal and I know I have a lot of love to give. But I think it might be time to just give up on finding someone - I'm not even after marriage, kids, etc. just a partner to spend time doing stuff with - and be just me with alllll the cats and allll the books (sounds more appealing right now!). I am also autistic but this doesn't cause me too many problems and I've had relationships/dates up to now...
Sorry it's long, just a little vent from me :)