Culture
They Told Women To Date Like Men. Now No One’s Falling In Love.
Once upon a time, dating was simple. A man asked a woman out. He showed up on time, paid for dinner, and maybe kissed her goodnight. She sent him a polite text the next day that said, “I had a lovely time.”
By Andrea Huberwoman4 min read
Fast forward to 2025, and the same interaction now feels like a political statement. Should he pay? Should she offer? Should they split? Everyone’s trying to perform equality, which, if anything, just feels like performative equality. No one’s enjoying the evening, and both walk away feeling slightly weird.