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The speaker asserts that the "butterflies" so romanticized in movies are primarily a hormonal response that diminishes with age. As women grow older, they tend to become less emotional and more pragmatic, which, paradoxically, makes the pursuit of love more challenging if they cling to youthful expectations.
The Unvarnished Truth: Age, Marriage, and Realities
The core argument is blunt: Women over 35 who are unmarried face slim odds of marriage and motherhood. The speaker criticizes the societal tendency to sell illusions rather than confront reality. Holding onto romantic ideals from youth, he claims, only delays realistic planning and leads to disappointment.