An eternal debate that can easily replace football, politics, and the weather.

Some are convinced that modern men have it harder. Others believe women have it much harder. And some simply watch this debate from the sidelines and stock up on popcorn.

If you look at the requirements for a modern man, it becomes a little alarming.

💖He must be strong, but also emotionally open.

💖Confident, but not cocky.

💖Ambitious, but not obsessed with money.

💖Romantic, but not clingy.

💖Generous, but so that no one thinks he's trying to buy something.

💖Caring, but not controlling.

The modern woman also has a rather impressive list of requirements.

🙏She must be beautiful, successful, independent, feminine, wise, well-groomed, an interesting conversationalist, and ideally, look as if she got all of this for free.

At the same time, it's recommended not to worry about age, wrinkles, excess weight, stress, the news, or store prices.

It's also advisable to eat right, exercise, develop, love yourself, and maintain inner harmony.

Judging by the amount of advice, there's no free time left.

It's especially amusing to observe modern relationships.

Dating used to be quite simple. People met, talked, fell in love, got married, or broke up.

Today, it's more like a multi-stage selection process for a secret organization. First, photos are assessed. Then, social status. Then there are life goals, financial situation, psychological maturity, attitudes toward ex-partners, children, pets, and views on personal boundaries.

Sometimes it seems easier to start a family than to fill out mortgage paperwork.

Meanwhile, men complain that women have become too demanding.

Women complain that men are no longer gentlemen.

Men say too much is expected of them.

Women respond that they carry half the world on their shoulders.

☺️The most interesting thing is that everyone has roughly the same goals.

Most men want respect, support, and peace of mind.
Most women want attention, care, and reliability.

Perhaps the main secret is that the modern world has become more complex for everyone.

Men have to find a balance between traditional expectations and new rules.

Women have to simultaneously build a career, take care of themselves, and not forget about their personal lives.

So the answer to the question of who's having it harder today may disappoint debaters.

It's hard for everyone.

It's just that everyone carries their own backpack of problems.

And, frankly, sometimes that backpack feels suspiciously heavy, regardless of whether it's a man or a woman.