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Throughout her narrative, Mulaney questions the societal narratives that led her—and many women—to devalue marriage and family. She argues that the feminist movement, while well-intentioned in promoting equality, inadvertently fostered skepticism about traditional roles that are rooted in human nature. She suggests that women and men are naturally inclined toward specific roles—women toward nurturing and homemaking, men toward provision—and that neglecting these roles has contributed to widespread dissatisfaction.