Why romantic relationships matter more to men than to women

For too long, men were told to be self-sufficient. The research shows they’re more likely to thrive in a loving couple - by Iris Wahring Read on Psyche

作者梳理50多項實證研究與元分析後發現，男性在戀愛各階段都比女性更依賴伴侶，分手或離婚對男性的生活滿意度、健康乃至壽命打擊更大。文章將根源歸於男性從小被規訓為不可示弱，情感支持渠道單一，並主張從家庭、學校與社區層面重塑男性氣質。