Richard Reeves states there is a decline in dating among high schoolers and young adults, which is a problem for developing relational skills.

Richard Reeves states that 20 years ago, men were more likely to hit milestones to adulthood (education, job, leaving home, marriage, kids), but now women are more likely to hit them.

The percentage of high school seniors who go on dates declined from almost 90% in the 1970s and 1980s to 46% today.

Richard Reeves states that Paul Eastwick believes mate value simply doesn't exist beyond the first look, and revealed bonded preferences flatten the mating dynamic over time.