WASHINGTON / March 26, 2026 – No one disputes the fact that men are disengaging from romantic relationships with members of the female sex. The question is, Why? A recent survey by the Institute for Family Studies sheds light on this cultural divide.
The survey queried 2,000 unmarried men ages 18-29 about their dating efforts. One question found that 52% of the men strongly or somewhat agreed with this statement: “I’ve tried to find someone to go out with me, but it has been difficult.” (1)
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