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I’m a Matchmaker—Not a Magician: How Unrealistic Beauty Standards Set Men Up for Disappointment in Dating
By Marla Martenson After more than two decades as a high‑end matchmaker, I’ve noticed a pattern that quietly sabotages even the most successful men. It’s not a lack of confidence. It’s not a lack of ambition. And it’s certainly not a lack of options. It’s unrealistic expectations around beauty . Many of the men who come to me are accomplished—leaders in their fields, financially secure, emotionally intelligent, and genuinely ready for partnership. And yet, when it comes to wh
Marla Martenson
Jan 16
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