Recent data from Match shows that the experience of dating is more rewarding for men than for women.
More than 5,000 people between the ages of 18 and 98 were surveyed.
A majority of men say dating makes them a better version of themselves, but only a small number of women agree.
Almost half of the men said dating helped them grow and improve as a person. Only a small percentage of women had the same sentiment.
Men leave dates more self-actualized than women. They might be using their date as therapy.
Women are paying attention.
A therapist who specializes in relationships says that seeing dating as an opportunity to grow isn't bad.
She says that sometimes they engage in social activities to practice a new way of being. Being open and curious about yourself is a good way to grow and show humility.
She says the goal should be to get to know the other person as well.
Men and women approach dates in different ways.
Men aren't as self-conscious about dominating a conversation
She says that many men don't have a problem taking up space in a conversation. The same way that women's narrative historically shows, they may not be wrestling with the thought of "do I belong here, does my voice matter, will I be heard?"
Sometimes we engage in social activities to practice a new or different way of being.
A survey by the Survey Center on American Life found that only 30% of men had a private conversation with a friend in the last week. There was a percentage for women.
It is unsurprising that they report being more lonely than women.
According to data from Statista, fewer men are seeking professional help. More than 20% of women in the US have received mental health treatment in the past. The majority of men said the same.
For a person with many friends in whom they can confide who also goes to therapy, a date probably serves a very different function than it does for a person with no close friends.
There are few definitions of loneliness.
A professor of social and organizational psychology at the University of Exeter says that an experienced lack of empathy is one of the main reasons for loneliness.
You don't feel understood, that's what this means You don't connect with people who are around you or you don't have enough people to connect with.
She says that men are trying to understand you by talking to you.
Women are more affirming when interacting with other people.
She says that smiling and nodding are signs of approval.
One woman feels that they should be paid to be on a specific type of date.
It isn't bad to use a date to open yourself up to new experiences She says it's important to share that you want to learn or grow as a person and that you are interested in getting to know the person.
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