Male Lion
It is correct that relationships have changed. However, one thing that has remained constant is the difficulty of being the male side in one. It seems like the male side always has a duty to perform in order to first impress, and then get along with the female species. Neither of these is that easy, to tell you the truth.
Let us have a look at the animals’ world as a start: Male animals have to do all those stupid things just to carry their genetic material their future generations! Guys, feel justified. It’s nature. I’d say, for your benefit, take the male lion as a role model, for what he only does is reproduce and sleep all day!
Turning back to humans, you might have noticed in many historical movies: Women used to intentionally drop their handkerchiefs when they see the guy they are fond of, so that the guy could pick up the handkerchief and hand it back to her, if he’d wanted to respond in a positive way. Think of the burden on the guys’ shoulders, I mean physically. Continuously getting down, getting up, come on.
I could refer to an even earlier, and more desperate situation of men in history, for instance the ancient Greece; but you wouldn’t want me talk about that, if you know what I mean! Plus, women can’t be blamed for that.
How about the currently? What we encounter in the 21st century is the domination of cellular phones in relationships. Before that technology, regular telephones were in use, and you probably had to kill almost half of your day at home, waiting for a call. Even prior to that, people were supposed to write to each other, to formalize what is between them. And today, they write short messages! What has changed? Nothing! It’s a vicious circle, except that women are now entitled to call you thousands of times a day. I figured that they have the power to use technology against you.
And you have the right to remain silent.

Efe Peker (POLS/IV)