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Men and women hate each other
In the US, 60% of young men are single and sex is at a record low. Despite endless opportunities to meet the right person, it feels like dating in the US has become more fraught than ever. As political divides deepen and the #MeToo backlash grows, we meet the people navigating ‘heterofatalism’ and those ditching modern dating for 1950s values. From the unlimited choice of NYC dating apps to a Christian retreat in the south, reporter Carter Sherman explores a nation struggling to connect.
TL;DR
- 60% of young men in the US are single, and sex is at a record low.
- Dating in the US feels more difficult than ever, despite many opportunities to meet people.
- Political divides and the #MeToo backlash are impacting modern dating.
- Some individuals are embracing 'heterofatalism' or adopting 1950s dating values.
- Reporter Carter Sherman is exploring these themes across various locations in the US.