"Many of the responses were surprisingly similar. The most frequently listed qualities women said they were looking for in a partner were kindness and emotional intelligence, mental and physical health, shared values, ambition and being hardworking, financial stability, masculinity and maturity, and a willingness to commit to an equal, monogamous relationship as well as, in many cases, having a family."
"A large number of women complained about past suitors who had been lacking effort or unable to keep up. A lot of men seem to actively make life for women worse instead of better Babet, 32, a beautician from New York City, echoed hundreds of other respondents across ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. I would love to have a partner, but it seems like the men are super low effort, she said. Not responding on dating apps, not effectively communicating, not wanting to plan dates."
By 2030, 45% of US women aged 25–44 will be single, the largest share in history according to Census Bureau historical data and Morgan Stanley forecasts. Hundreds of women across the US described reasons for being single, emotional responses to singlehood, and the partner qualities they desire. The most commonly sought traits include kindness, emotional intelligence, mental and physical health, shared values, ambition and hard work, financial stability, masculinity and maturity, and willingness to commit to an equal, monogamous relationship, often with interest in having a family. Many emphasized wanting a partner who enhances an already self-sufficient life and complained about low-effort suitors and poor communication.
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