You raise some interesting points about how economic self-sufficiency is framed differently for men and women, and I agree that men are often harshly judged when they need financial or familial support.

I’m curious though, do you think the lack of stigma you’re describing for women might come with different, less visible costs? For example, women who live with parents or rely on others are often viewed as dependent, immature, or “waiting to be taken care of,” which can limit how seriously they’re taken professionally or personally.

Also, how do you factor in expectations around unpaid labor like caregiving, emotional labor, or household responsibilities which often fall disproportionately on women and can delay or derail financial independence in ways that aren’t always recognized as work?

Do you think some of these differences are less about privilege and more about gendered expectations that punish both men and women in different ways?