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There is a sentiment among some commentators that these trends hint at a deeper dissatisfaction with the dating landscape. The convenience and instant gratification that sports betting offers are starkly contrasted with the perceived burdens associated with dating modern women. The sentiment is often expressed that "the juice is not worth the squeeze" — the effort and emotional investment involved in dating are increasingly seen as not worth the potential rewards.
Many young men have reported that the qualities they find in the dating pool do not seem to justify the efforts required to engage. High expectations from women, compounded by a competitive environment created by dating apps, leave many men feeling unvalued and dispirited.