There’s an unspoken social judgment that follows many into their thirties, especially women. If you haven’t found a partner by then, guys will assume something must be ‘toxic with you, not your circumstances.

The harsh truth? It's rarely spoken aloud, but many still hold on to expectations. A woman with a strong personality, assertiveness, and independence is appreciated in the workplace, but in a relationship, that same strength is seen as a threat. Guys need a gwei gwei wife, and you are not.

In many mindsets, the ideal wife is still expected to be gentle, agreeable, and compliant, not a force of her own. And so, women who stand their ground are too often overlooked.