Men and women simply don't like each other (and maybe that’s a good thing)

Summary

Steve Hoca argues that men and women are increasingly able to live independently and may no longer need—or particularly like—one another. He sees this separation as a possible feature of a changing society, not necessarily a reason for hostility.

Key Points

• Hoca says women can support themselves through work and that many forms of physical labor can be outsourced. He also suggests that men may struggle emotionally without women. These are presented as his personal views, not established facts.
• He questions whether couples seen in public show that dating and relationships are broadly working well. He claims single people are more common than appearances suggest and that dating is competitive, but provides no evidence for these estimates.
• He describes an unexpected interaction with a woman as a possible “trickster” moment: an apparent sign of connection that may prove misleading. He compares it to seeing a roast-beef sandwich in a bag only to discover it is a mirage.
• He acknowledges that couples may still depend on each other in some settings, particularly in isolated communities, and says he has observed this while driving through rural areas.
• He speculates that having fewer families with children could affect schools and public finances. He believes single homeowners may resent paying property taxes for school systems they do not use and predicts a possible tax revolt.
• His broad conclusion is that men and women could avoid hostility and simply leave each other alone. He also expects people to continue having children through different means, so he does not believe humanity will stop reproducing.

Locations and References

Hoca mentions Northeast Ohio, Cleveland’s west-side suburbs, rural West Virginia, and the Staunton Highway. He also refers to Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Marks, as well as driving a service van and a semi-truck.