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Women, seeing the social consequences of their activism and public displays of progressive views, are also reevaluating their positions. A striking example is a woman in her 40s lamenting the difficulty of finding a partner despite being well-educated and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her story echoes the broader pattern: women over 40 who cling to traditional roles or conservative attitudes often find themselves excluded or marginalized in the dating scene.
This realization is shaping behaviors as women understand the importance of conforming to male standards if they desire companionship or family life. The narrative that feminism or independence alone will secure happiness and fulfillment is losing sway among those witnessing the aging and loneliness of previous generations.