When you zoom out and look at the last 30 years honestly, it’s clear the biggest shift hasn’t been in men, it’s been in women and the data shows it. Marriage used to be something both sexes generally expected for their future, but over the last few decades it’s changed. There are many reasons for that, A whole generation of girls grew up being told to prioritize career above everything.. that marriage limits your potential.. that men are the main obstacle in your life.. and that fulfillment comes from complete independence instead of family. Social media amplified that message. Influencers and online communities reward a lifestyle that is hyper-individual, self-focused, and disconnected from long-term family building. Whether someone agrees with this trend or not, it does have real consequences. At the same time, men reacted in their own way. The whole ‘red-pill’ world didn’t appear out of nowhere, it grew out of frustration from men who felt ignored, dismissed or disrespected in the modern dating culture. Some of that reaction is toxic, some of it is valid, but all of it is a response to the same cultural shift. And the irony is that both sides are now pulling away from each other for opposite reasons. Women are increasingly uninterested in marriage because of what they see & hear online, language, the lack of direction from some men. Men are increasingly bitter and detached because they feel modern women don’t value them, respect them or bring anything of value. Both sides have real issues. Both sides have real frustrations. But when girls, specifically, stop seeing marriage or children as part of their future it has consequences for everyone: - declining birth rates - fewer stable families - weaker communities - kids growing up with less stability Like it or not, families are the backbone of a functioning society and marriage is still one of the strongest predictors of stability, upward mobility and long-term well being. This isn’t about blaming women or blaming men. It’s about recognizing where the cultural shift actually happened, how the internet accelerated it and what that means long term. If people want things to improve, they have to stop pretending the trend is neutral. It’s not. There’s been a major shift in how young women view relationships, marriage, and family, and the future of society is going to reflect that.