Why Madison Avenue wants you single

Published September 12, 2026 7:39am ET | Updated September 12, 2026 7:39am ET



You’ve seen the headlines.

“Why More Women Are Choosing to Stay Single” – Cosmopolitan.
“Mankeeping Is Why Women Are Done With Dating” – Vice
“Why Can’t I Stop Thinking About Child Free Women” – Elle
“A Wedding Weekend, No Spouse Required” – New York Times
And, “I Regret Having Children” – New York magazine.

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