Why do men struggle with relationships?

Men may also experience difficulties achieving intimacy because of a lack of emotional vocabulary. Men often feel less able to express the way they are feeling than women, and may feel uncomfortable with discussions about emotions. However, it is important to remember it is a skill, and as such can be learned.

Are men less interested in dating?

More women than men have no interest in romantic relationships or dating. Among the younger adults, the difference is just 39 percent for the women, compared to 33 percent for the men. These findings tell the same story as previous studies of gender differences in experiences of single life.