An October 2019 survey conducted by Pew Research Center found that most single U.S. adults who were single and dating (15% of U.S. adults) were “dissatisfied” with how it was going. Pew notes that was before the COVID-19 pandemic “shook up the dating scene.”
A number of people commented on Pruitt’s post in support of his exhortation. “Louder for those in the back!” said one person.
“Wait why only young 35+ please!!” said someone else.
“PREACH!!” said another.
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“And stick with women in your own age bracket,” said one user. “If you’re in your 40s you shouldn’t be pursuing only 20-30 yr olds.”
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