Why is it often perceived as more challenging for a man to navigate life without a female companion compared to a woman living without a male partner?

Does this perception accurately reflect reality, or are there men (excluding homosexuals) who manage their daily lives without a strong longing for female companionship?

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eventtemple123 · 22-25, M

Probably because they had a mom who did everything for them. I know this because I had a neglectful mother who taught me that I can't rely on women for anything. I have unfortunately heard guys talking about how they don't need to learn to cook or clean because there's always a woman who wants to do it for them, but to me, the concept of a woman wanting to do ANYTHING for me seems as alien as having laser eyes.

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@eventtemple123 @Justice4All [quote]Those traditional roles really don't serve a purpose[/quote]
[quote] it stems from their upbringing.[/quote]

And it goes for both genders. My youngest son said he found the best way to connect with women in college was going to the laundry room. So many of the women were clueless about separating clothes, spot cleaning, minor repairs, etc. His mother taught him well. (She, otoh, would never let me touch the laundry or the checkbook.)

Both of my sons are the primary cooks in their households. Again, their mother not only taught them how to cook, but to enjoy cooking. They and their wives divide household responsibilities along the lines of their strengths and preferences rather than traditional gender roles. And my grandkids have been taught to be self-sufficient and independent, capable of doing everything and not just what gender would have formerly dictated.