Really, the discrepancy lies in the patriarchal way we collectively view (cis het) relationships.
To be in a (cis het) relationship fundamentally has different meaning depending the gender you are. Not only because of double standards but also gender roles.
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To be in a (cis het) relationship fundamentally has different meaning depending the gender you are. Not only because of double standards but also gender roles.
Applying this to the dating market, you’d naturally have more men being eager to participate, thus creating this discrepancy.