cross-posted from: https://kbin.social/m/mensliberation@lemmy.ca/[tiny fishing](https://tinyfishing.co) Harping on people to get married from up in the ivory tower fails to engage with reality of life in the dating trenches. Loss of freedom, fear of costs, and changing ideas about marriage are the reasons why many young people have not considered getting married.

Fear of losing freedom, fear of costs, and changing concepts about marriage are the reasons why many young people have not considered getting married. The first date is for both parties to show off, women show off their beauty and skillfulness - men show off their strength and confidence.