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@Phoenix_AlphaX
Jun 26, 2026, 06:01 AM
The Account Settlement Game in the Marriage Market
Yesterday, I went on a blind date, and as soon as the woman sat down, she began to grill me about my material possessions. Do you have a house? Is it paid in full or mortgaged? How much is your car worth? Do your parents have a pension? I listened quietly, smiled, and asked her, 'So, what equivalent resources can you provide?' She replied with a straight face, 'I offer my youth and emotional value!' I sighed, called the waiter, and asked for the check.
In today's marriage market, everyone is calculating with a calculator, pretending to be smart, but wanting to package it as 'love'. Who's fooling who? Everyone wants a partner who can provide both material security and emotional support. However, in this game of calculation, people often overlook the most important thing - feelings.
I wonder, how much is her 'youth and emotional value' worth? Can it be used to pay off mortgages, buy cars, and support the elderly? If not, why does she think these things can be considered 'equivalent resources'? Does she really believe that her youth and emotional value can be compared to my material conditions?
Marriage is a commitment and responsibility between two people, not a transaction. It requires mutual support, understanding, and respect. However, in today's marriage market, people seem to have forgotten these basic principles. Everyone is busy calculating, comparing material possessions, and no one wants to put in genuine effort.
I'm not opposed to finding a partner with good material conditions, but I hope to find someone who can share life with me, face challenges together, and make me feel safe, supported, and happy. Unfortunately, in today's marriage market, such a person has become a rare resource.