If you're single, it seems as if you may have to put romance on hold even longer. The money struggles of the country clearly don't stop at clutching for a job, or having enough for the mortgage.
According to today's Washington Post feature, single men are taking a time out from the dating market for now. Who knew that even in today's feminist era that money + good looks are so crucial? Thousands of households are feeling the pressure from the current economic crisis, but in many areas, it appears that men take the biggest hit of all.
As far as we've come in redefining the once traditional roles of men and women (especially outside of "husband" and "wife), men still bear the shame of not being successful "providers". In fact, it occurs to me now how the value of the dollar has also found its way in placing monetary value to romance itself -- as well as the individual. What does this say about the man, who feels he has nothing to offer a woman because of the crashing job market? Or the woman who might feel shame in sharing the role of "financial provider?"
Single female seeks single male with big heart (and wallet). I see the personal ads writing themselves, just like the job listings ... coming soon with the attachment of dollar value.
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hey its good article.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was going to be something about wearing green clothes...but interesting nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteStuart Stirling