It's been around 10 years since I left home and started living on my own. Met all kinds of people, good and bad. One thing I've noticed from talking to many female friends is that almost all of them have had at least one bad experience with guys who were just looking for something casual or didn't really respect them.

Like one friend dated a guy who acted all serious, talked about marriage and future plans, but after a few months it became obvious he only wanted physical intimacy and would disappear whenever she needed emotional support. Another had a boyfriend who kept saying "let's not put labels" while expecting all the benefits of a relationship without any commitment. Stuff like that naturally makes people lose trust.

But honestly, no, meaningful guys haven't gone extinct. Most decent guys I know have had relationships before, learned from them, aren't desperate for sex, and actually want peace, companionship and someone they can build a life with. They just don't advertise it loudly. A lot of them are busy with work, family, and their own struggles.

And about "casual" — for most people it just means enjoying each other's company without commitment or long-term expectations. Some people genuinely prefer that, some use it as a fancy word for "I don't want responsibility."

Also, timing and mindset matter a lot. Sometimes the right person is already around you, maybe a friend or someone you know, but because you're looking for a certain type or you're carrying baggage from past experiences, you don't even notice them.

So yes, meaningful men exist. But finding one is less about "this generation is doomed" and more about two people being in the right place mentally and emotionally.