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It’s not just about men and their observations because quite often women offer advice or empathy by saying they’ve experienced something similar. It seems to me that women’s advice is disregarded or deemed irrelevant even when no “observations” (generalisations) are made by either party. Women frequently offer insight and solidarity to men but it’s rare that I see women thanked, acknowledged, or even validated for their words. In contrast, when women post dating or relationship problems (or even general life problems) I’ve yet to see those men respond at all, or offer the women any type of support.

There’s a certain man who keeps promoting racial equality but showing he doesn’t understand gender equality. If we call him out he says he’ll never speak about women again, but then he does - repeatedly - and his attitude doesn’t change. He gets butt hurt as if he’s the one offended.

One man heckles TP in particular with not-so-thinly-veiled insults suggesting she hates all men, because she’s discussed the behaviour of two abusive men from her private life and she expects to be treated with respect on WP. This person even references her trauma in sarcastic ways in unrelated posts. Clearly she’s a man-hater even though she’s befriended many men here, she goes out of her way to help all people, and she believes in love or the prospect of a fulfilling relationship *including sex* in her future.

One man calls us “naive” to the truth even when we acknowledge men’s issues and offer support to all people. He makes snide comments predicting that his logical posts won’t be tolerated by the likes of … women? … and that we’re overreacting or overdramatic no matter what we say (unless it’s about great sex).

I can only imagine how women would respond in real life if these men were to be so patronising, calling their dates naive girls and pointing out that women’s life experiences don’t matter so long as they’re willing to put out and save the human race with joyful and spontaneous sex.

Why is it OK here, if not in reality?

It’s frustrating because I like all the men here, and I wouldn’t be here otherwise. I wish we could get along and have a laugh and share our mutual angst, but it’s hard to ignore the fact some women are bullied in plain sight, and few other people are willing to do a damned thing to help them.

This is all very tiresome, from both sides of the argument.

The topic of the thread has been squeezed out, and other people who might want to chime in have been squeezed out. I certainly have been.

Instead of both sides repeating the same things ad nauseum, maybe give it a rest and try to talk about topics directly? Repeating oneself over and over isn't going to yield the desired result.

I'm sorry you had that experience. I'm confused why you wouldn't want to call her your ex, if she's your ex?

In my case it doesn't help that I experienced violent SA, attempted murder, and had to see my kids abused by their own father as well as other aholes.

I hope everyone who has had it rough will find someone who makes them happy one day.

I'm afraid I'm going to get pilloried for this observation, but I feel a compulsion to offer it anyway.
While I agree with TP and IL that there has to be a significant number of women who are unmatched/unmatchable and I find the arguments of the disadvantaged men brigade unconvincing, no consideration seems given for half the women removing themselves from the pool of available romantic partners at menopause.
Since the half remaining are outnumbered significantly by possible NT matches, wouldn't that make it harder for any spectral males in the market?

The most consistent stat I've found suggests about half post menopausal women have no interest in sex. It's also consistent with my observations.

In fact, I don't know any post menopausal women still having sex

Many post-menopausal women still desire and have sex including some on this forum. Even if it's true that 50% are no longer eager and willing, it doesn't mean that they wouldn't be interested in other aspects of a relationship like romance and companionship. Sex is only one part of the equation and isn't a necessary part for everyone. Doesn't male interest in sex often decrease around that time as well? Some couples have sex less often without stopping altogether.

Maybe my libido remains active because I've never had kids. Still... Of the 5 menopausal women of whom I know the sexual activity status, none are interested. Only 1 husband no longer has a sex drive, 4 couples have had multiple children. I suspect all 5 women would be happier single.

Hardly a significant sample size, but I AM a bit of a hermit.

Yeah, the sample size is way too small to say anything, especially considering the fact that there is research which indicates that many post-menopausal women still have sexual desire. Even if some don't, it doesn't necessarily mean that they want to be alone. I think most people would prefer being in a fulfilling relationship whether sex is involved or not, not that there isn't a lot of individual variation. I will say that being alone seems to be hard for a lot of people, no matter their age or gender. Of course, better alone than in bad company.