You aren't wrong. There are women who never grow up, either. But, really, if women don't want boys, as many don't, there is no longer any pressure to date them. All genders tend toward narcissism when they only focus on themselves. We all need connection and accountability. I love men. I love women. I love people. I'll usually love people even when it hurts more than its worth. However, some women have a better, stronger, sense of self and don't feel any need to be with men. And I celebrate them...just as much as I celebrate the woman who waits and realizes the growing up of the man she is married to. If...if they grow up. And some never do. And it hurts everyone. It's a tricky thing, marrying, and hoping that they will grow with you. They don't have to. Mine didn't. He refused. But I have plenty of men (in the article) in my life who have and it's not been easy for their spouses as they have had to wait and coax and teach...but they grew up. It's quite a feat!