"Being a woman who dates men has always kind of felt Promethean; that is to say, it can sometimes feel as if you are being chained to the top of a mountain with an eagle tearing out your liver every day for the crime of simply wanting a little connection."
"I feel very acutely aware that we continue to live in a society largely dictated by patriarchy, and it's hard to shake this feeling of bitterness and suspicion when I sit down for drinks with some Hinge schmuck."
A 29-year-old woman expresses her desire for love while feeling bitterness towards men and the patriarchy. She experiences anger stemming from structural, individual, and cultural issues. Observing her friends in relationships, she questions the compromises women make. The response acknowledges the challenges of dating in a patriarchal society and the difficulty of reconciling frustration with the desire for connection. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these feelings to foster healthier relationships.
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