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A sarcastic commentary follows on how women champion independence—"You don't need no man"—yet often find themselves lonely or unfulfilled later in life when circumstances change. The narrative points out that "the rules were reversed," pushing men away from traditional masculinity, which has led to a decline in "old school men" willing to take risks or lead. The speaker touches on the "law of diminishing high SMV" (sexual marketplace value), noting that attractive men often prefer younger women, leaving older women to navigate a market with fewer options. She emphasizes the societal conditioning that encourages women to "push through" discomfort, but warns that the result is often loneliness and regret.