In the past, it was a common practice for men to get married and women to get married off. This is a principle that has been followed since ancient times.

However, with the increasing pace of life and growing pressure, many young people today use blind dates as a way to solve their personal problems.

Mr. Shi, a 35-year-old man, recently went on a blind date arranged by a matchmaker. He thought the woman’s age and appearance met his requirements, and they would at least have a good start.

But after the date, Mr. Shi was extremely disappointed: he would rather be single than marry a “rural woman.”

So, what is a “rural woman”? In fact, a “rural woman” refers to a woman who advocates for women’s rights and equality, but in reality, she wants her husband to take on more responsibilities and maximize her benefits.

Some people explain it in a more straightforward way: a “rural woman” is someone who is not particularly talented but demands a lot from her husband, wanting him to be rich, handsome, and extremely nice to her.

Under the banner of gender equality and respect for women, they ultimately want all the benefits and advantages to lean in their favor.

This is the most accurate explanation of a “rural woman.”

In the past, many men had a rule not to marry a “femme fatale,” and now “rural women” have also been added to the blacklist of marriage.

Mr. Shi encountered a typical “rural woman” during his blind date. She was 28 years old, with an average appearance, and they chatted happily at first. However, during their conversation, they discussed their financial situations and requirements for a partner, and Mr. Shi discovered that her thoughts were really scary.

She earned around $3,400 per month but demanded that her partner be handsome, rich, and provide a complete package of marriage, including a house and a car, and take care of her after marriage. Moreover, she wanted respect and freedom, and if her family had difficulties, her partner had to lend a helping hand.

Mr. Shi was shocked by her conditions and felt like he was being asked to marry a grandmother to take care of her.

He originally hoped to find a woman who could make his life better, but instead, he met a “rural woman.”

The emergence of “rural women” is also due to certain reasons.

After being suppressed for thousands of years, women’s status has been rising with the development of the era, and now, they have finally achieved gender equality.

As a result, some women have been influenced by Western ideas, believing that women should not be confined to being homemakers and child-bearers, but should work and support their families like men.

Some women have become independent and rich, and in their pursuit of a partner, they have corresponding requirements for men, standing on an equal footing. This is not wrong, and it’s the only way to achieve a long-lasting marriage.

However, some women only advocate for women’s independence when it comes to enjoying rights, but use double standards to restrict men’s behavior.

In the end, this is not true equality, but rather a manifestation of “feminism.”

I recently chatted with a young woman who had just entered society, discussing her views on love and marriage.

She said she wanted to find a partner who was handsome and rich, ensuring a comfortable life, and she didn’t want to marry someone who would make her take the bus to work every day and become a worn-out wife.

I asked her if she was willing to sacrifice her freedom for a luxurious life, and she laughed, saying that wouldn’t be possible in today’s era of gender equality.

Everyone wants to live a clear and bright life, and all benefits should favor themselves. One can have fantasies about marriage, but if they exceed their actual conditions, it’s just a foolish dream.

After all, which man would be willing to be a scapegoat?

Men are not born fools; they will weigh the pros and cons before marrying, and it’s not just about a woman’s appearance. They look for someone who can build a happy life together.

If a woman can maintain her independence and make demands on men, even if they are slightly excessive, it’s not a problem.

However, some women change their tone on equal footing, calling for gender equality while using double standards to handle relationships with men.

Their so-called gender equality is not entirely equal, but rather, they want men to unconditionally take care of them.

As women, they should enjoy their rights, and if men resist, it’s considered disrespect, even rising to the level of disrespecting women’s status.

It’s not just women in love who are naive; some women bring this mindset into their marriages, hoping men will unconditionally care for them, and when men can’t meet their expectations, they start to “play games.”

This kind of emotional or marital pattern might seem peaceful in the short term, but in the long run, the marriage will inevitably collapse.

Only when both parties achieve a balanced relationship can marriage move towards happiness, and only then can a win-win result be achieved.

After all, the “rural woman” is just a fantasy of women’s ideal life, and it cannot be applied to real life.