"The origins of the theory can be traced specifically to what the Sex and the City character Miranda proposed in season 3: "Men are like cabs. When they're available, their light goes on. They wake up one day, and they decide they're ready to settle down, have babies, whatever, then they turn their light on." She added, "The next woman they pick up, boom, that's the one they'll marry. It's not fate, it's dumb luck."
"She was trying to use the analogy to explain why a guy might date for you for a long time, resist taking the next step to marriage, and then shortly after breaking up with you, quickly get married to the next person he dates. It suggests that guys get married only when they are ready. And if you happen to be around when a guy becomes ready, then if it's marriage you want, it's marriage you'll get. If, on the other hand, the guy is not ready, then. forget about it."
The taxicab theory compares readiness for marriage to a taxi turning its light on: when a person becomes ready, the next partner they encounter may become their spouse. The analogy explains why someone might date long-term without marrying, then quickly marry shortly after a breakup with another person. Readiness to settle down is necessary for marriage for both men and women. However, lack of compatibility or fit frequently prevents long-term relationships from progressing to marriage even when timing aligns. The theory emphasizes timing but may overlook the central role of fit in marriage decisions.
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