It’s Hard Out There for the Incels

I know, it surprised me too to find out that Trump supporting young men have a hard time on the dating scene.

When it comes to dating, it’s not an even playing field. While both Gen Z men and women have had a harder time with dating compared with previous generations, Gen Z men have fared worse. They’re not as educated as their female peers, they’re struggling more in the job market, and they’re less likely to be living away from home. Their relationships are often virtual, and without actual romantic relationship experience, they are often ill-equipped for the dating market.

To make matters worse, Gen Z women are rejecting straight Gen Z men for a host of other reasons as well. They’re more likely than men to identify as LGBTQ+, with more Gen Z women than men identifying as asexual and/or aromantic. Others are focused on self-care and their friends rather than dating, or they’re choosing to date millennial men.

It’s not surprising that so many Gen Z men are lonely and upset, nor is it surprising that in Trump they’re finding a voice for their grievances. With his new buddy Elon Musk, Trump is promising to solve all their problems. Moreover, in the enticing MAGA world, guys can rant for hours on end unfiltered with their fellow bros, name-calling those who offend them and blaming others if they lose. Even better, they get to idolize a man who feels entitled to all the sex he wants without worrying about all that #MeToo stuff and the constant need to apologize.

It does have a certain appeal. After all, being a grown up is hard work. Sadly though, imitating the irresponsible behavior of the Trumps and Musks of the world won’t pay off for the average Gen Z guy who isn’t ultra wealthy, and it certainly won’t earn him respect from the average Gen Z female he desires.

That is sad.

It’s almost as if being a far-right piece of shit who hates women and thinks trans jokes are hilarious might not appeal to romantic partners. Yeah, it is no wonder these dudes love Trump and Musk and Rogan. They are pathetic losers who are scared of women so these guys provide a little hate filled safe space for them.