“Ever heard the phrase ‘Plenty of fish in the sea’? Well, turns out, it might not be true anymore. A new study found more single and lonely men because women are becoming pickier about who they date. They want someone who shares their beliefs and values. Finding a partner isn’t easy these days.”

What does this mean for men?

This means men have to be more serious about dating and relationships. Women don’t want to deal with guys who act like kids and don’t want to commit.

A study by Pew Research Center found that nowadays, more men than women are single, which is different from 30 years ago.

Psychologist Greg Matos says this is because men often lack relationship skills, there are more single men on dating apps than single women, and women have higher standards for relationships.

Women don’t want to deal with men who can’t communicate well or lack emotional intelligence. Matos says, “The issue for men is that forming emotional connections is crucial for lasting love, and it requires skills that many families don’t teach boys consistently.”

In today’s world, women are more educated and independent compared to 30 years ago. They want their partners to support gender equality, help with chores, and share their emotions openly instead of hiding them.

In a society where men are often told to be tough and not show their feelings, this can lead to being single and feeling lonely.

And it all begins with your first date.

As dating app algorithms get smarter, more people are finding matches. Matos mentioned that in tests of the dating app Hinge, 90% of users enjoyed their first date, and 72% wanted a second one.

Surprisingly, there are more men than women on dating apps. A report from 2015 found that 62% of app users looking for partners were men. This means there aren’t enough women on these apps, leading to more single men than women.

Men need to realize that the dating scene has changed. The idea of there being “plenty of fish in the sea” isn’t true anymore. If they want a serious, long-term relationship, they need to make some changes. This might mean seeking therapy to work on themselves.

They can’t ignore important aspects of a relationship, like sharing household chores. It’s not okay for them to be emotionally distant or treat relationships as an afterthought.

And they shouldn’t underestimate women. Many women would rather be single than settle for a relationship that doesn’t meet their needs.

It’s time for men to do some self-reflection.