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For women like Mandana Zagami, 29, the experience of repeatedly engaging in disposable relationships—"disappointing situationships"—has prompted a reevaluation. She describes her four-year hiatus from sex as a "reset" to fix her relationship patterns. Her critique is direct: hookup culture benefits men more than women. It leaves women feeling exhausted, with diminished self-esteem and a sense of transactional intimacy that lacks genuine connection.
This shift isn't just about individual preference—it's about recognizing that the social environment of dating has degraded, making authentic connection harder to achieve. As women withdraw from casual encounters, they seek meaningful, emotional bonds that foster mutual respect and genuine love.