I found the Hymowitz piece more silly than insulting.
She should spend some time talking to a few of my divorced workmates. Their tales of heartbreak and woe might give her a bit more perspective. These cautionary tales and my own observations of the character of the post-modern American woman have convinced me that marriage is a poor life choice. The risks and cost simply outweigh the benefits. Living a life of “responsible self-reliance” is a hell of a lot more satisfying and sustainable.
My life, money and future are my own. I have no desire to have kids. It is not difficult to find a girlfriend/sex partner when I want one. I have my buddies for companionship. Why should I get married? Kay Hymowitz can call me all the names she likes but no amount of pseudo-intellectual musings or insults will change the basic calculus. For men, marriage is just a bad deal all around.
