Why Educated, Financially Independent Women Are Fed Up with Men Who Don’t Take Care of Themselves

Dr. Kali DuBois
4 min readOct 8, 2024

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If I have to search for your dick under a potbelly, it’s going to make me sick — and trust me, most women feel the same way.

Let’s get real for a second. If you don’t take care of your health, your body, or your life, there’s a good chance the woman you’re with is going to leave you — and honestly, she probably should. Why? Because women who have their lives together, who invest in their health, careers, and personal growth, aren’t sticking around for a man who’s let himself go.

This is the hard truth: If I have to go searching for your penis under a belly because you’ve stopped caring about your appearance, or if you’re not taking care of your health, what’s left? It’s not just about physical appearance — it’s about the effort, the energy, the attitude you bring into a relationship. And when a man gives up on himself, it becomes hard for any woman who values herself to keep investing in him.

No woman who takes care of herself will stick around for a man who doesn’t. We don’t have time to waste, and we aren’t interested in carrying the weight of someone else’s bad choices. Women today are more educated and financially independent than ever before. We’ve built careers, stayed fit, and made sure our mental and physical health is intact. We’re not asking for perfection, but effort — real effort.

What Do You Bring to the Table?

Let’s be brutally honest: If you’re in your 50s or 60s, and you’re neglecting your health, what exactly do you have to offer a woman who has her life together? What are you bringing to the table? A pension? Maybe some Social Security at $600 a month? Is that really going to cut it in a world where women are increasingly financially independent?

It’s not about money. Women are making their own money these days, and often making more than men. What matters more is how you treat yourself and how that reflects on your relationship. A healthy partnership requires mutual investment. If one partner is all in, working hard to stay fit, focused, and mentally sharp, while the other partner sits back and lets himself fall apart, it creates resentment, frustration, and ultimately, a ticking time bomb for the relationship.

The Disconnect Between Expectation and Effort

Men often complain that women “change” or that they aren’t as affectionate as they once were. But here’s the thing: affection isn’t the problem — it’s the disconnect between what women expect and what men are willing to put in.

A woman who takes care of herself expects her partner to do the same. She expects a partner who takes pride in his appearance, health, and life goals. She wants someone who keeps up with her, both physically and emotionally. And if you can’t meet those basic standards, what do you expect her to do? Stick around out of obligation? Loyalty only goes so far when someone is watching their partner slowly neglect themselves.

Health Isn’t Just a Personal Issue

Your health, both physical and mental, isn’t just your problem — it’s a shared responsibility in any relationship. Neglecting your body impacts your energy, your mood, and your ability to be fully present in a relationship. If you’re constantly fatigued, dealing with health issues you could’ve prevented, or battling the consequences of a lifestyle you chose, it puts an emotional burden on your partner.

A woman who values her own well-being isn’t going to tolerate that for long. She’s worked too hard on herself to get dragged down by someone who refuses to do the same. The truth is, most good-looking, financially independent women are fed up. We’ve seen the same cycle play out too many times: men who let themselves go, who stop caring, and who expect the relationship to stay strong when they aren’t holding up their end of the deal.

The Real Deal

Here’s the bottom line: Relationships are about growth, support, and mutual effort. If you’re not willing to put in the effort for your own health, happiness, and appearance, you’re sending a clear message — you don’t care. And if you don’t care about yourself, how can you expect someone else to care?

It’s time to get real with yourself. If you’re not investing in your own health and well-being, you’re likely to end up alone, watching as women who do take care of themselves move on. No woman with her life together will stick around for a man who’s given up on his own.

So ask yourself: Are you willing to step up, take control of your health, and show the same level of care and commitment that you expect from the women in your life? Or are you okay with being left behind, thinking that a pension or Social Security will keep her around?

The choice is yours. But make no mistake — women who are educated, financially independent, and health-conscious are no longer settling for anything less than a partner who brings the same energy, passion, and commitment to the relationship.

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Dr. Kali DuBois
Dr. Kali DuBois

Written by Dr. Kali DuBois

Brainwashedslut.com - I own a venue in San Francisco that puts on comedy and stage hypnosis shows. I'm a PhD in psychology and I write books on sex.

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