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The conversation highlights how many high-achieving women prioritize finding partners who match or exceed their levels of success. This creates pressure, as many women feel unable to compromise on their standards, often resulting in difficulties in identifying suitable partners.
The tendency for women to seek "hypergamous" relationships, where they aim for partners of higher socioeconomic status, may leave many successful women feeling unfulfilled and single. Stone's observations suggest that women's expectations can create a barrier to forming lasting relationships with men who may be younger or still developing their career paths.