When Archaic Values Become Obsolete: Examining The Men Who Are Being Left Behind In The 21st Century

“A lot of you ladies are going to be single for the rest of your life. Simply because you value everything else more than having a man. You value your education, your career, your friends, attention, money, shit some of y’all value your damn pets more than men. You’ll work hard for everything else in your life. But will put little to no effort into finding and keeping a man. If you don’t see the value in having a solid man by your side, then you lost in the sauce, baby.”

I woke up this morning well rested, anticipating a beautiful day ahead. Then I logged into Facebook and this status was the first thing I saw. A childfree group shared it, adding the commentary that they would certainly value everything else but “somebody’s son.”

I am noticing a mental shift in men nowadays. They are quickly realizing that the world is changing around them, and the majority of women are shifting their focus, expectations, and goals to keep up. This status summarizes the inner turmoil some men are experiencing as a result.

The Grass Was Greener in the Past

Women used to make men the center of their universe. From since they were little girls, their development was concentrated on being housewives and rearing a man’s…