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This is the 'perfect man' for women in Japan

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Recently, an anonymous post on an online community in Japan sparked intense debate among netizens. The author of the post, a 32-year-old woman looking for a partner, shared a detailed list of requirements she considers essential in a future husband. However, its strict conditions caused a wave of negative reactions and sarcastic comments from the community.

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The woman explained that You wouldn't tolerate your partner playing video games or mobile gamesconsidering it a “stupid waste of time” and? “Spending money on microtransactions is absolutely unacceptable”. He also established that man I shouldn't have any interest in bettingsuch as horse racing or pachinko, classifying those who do so as people of low intelligence for engaging in activities with “negative expectations”.

Other items on your list include rejection of men who are interested in idolscomparing them with those who spend their days on internet forums. Furthermore, it specifies that I wouldn't tolerate someone who smokes or drinksbecause it considers both activities as “actions that deteriorate health and are absurd”. It also demands that the man is not a “netouyo” (extreme nationalist on the internet) or a misogynistand be extremely careful when sharing personal information on social media.

Furthermore, the woman added that her ideal partner “shouldn’t be interested in entertainment news” and must “being able to spend your free time perfectly well with just a book”. Finally, he emphasizes that he does not care if man wins alone 4 million yen per year (about 28 thousand dollars) and mentions that “There are a lot of men like that, right?”.

This post triggered a series of responses among Japanese netizens, who did not hesitate to express their opinions, often with a sarcastic or critical tone.

  • «I understand you are looking for a human ATM».
  • «What about the anime? Why didn't you mention the anime?».
  • «Because it is repulsive».
  • «And you, what do you have to offer?».
  • «a rotten womb».
  • «Hey! There are things that shouldn't be said».
  • «I was rejected from a date because I mentioned that I invested in stocks.».
  • «I can't stand men who never stop talking. There are some who never shut up.».
  • «Whether you've written seriously or as fiction, you need professional help.».
  • «I hate people who post this kind of stuff on the internet. They are so overrated.».
  • «I don't want to commit to a woman over 30. I want to marry a young woman with big breasts.».
  • «If the woman is over 30, it is the man who makes the commitment. Women should only talk about commitments when they are 20.».
  • «Women have it easy. If they join a dating app, even an unemployed, overweight, disabled woman in her 30s will have hundreds of handsome millionaires asking her to marry them.».
  • «Eventually, you will complain about everything your husband does. He won't allow you to have hobbies like camping or working on your car.».
  • «He's not interested in famous people, so he probably doesn't like watching sports either.».
  • «I'm married and I play video games all the time. I even play 'Puyo Puyo' with my wife. I only have one thing to say to that woman: in life, the one who has the most fun wins.».
  • «I am 41 years old, I earn 8 million yen a year and I am a virgin. I am looking for a woman who can take care of my parents. I wouldn't mind if you worked a little.».
  • «What have you been doing for seven years? You should have had children before you were 25!».

The discussion about standards and expectations of couples in marriage is common in Japan, and this publication has reignited the debate about realistic expectations in a relationship.

Source: Yaraon!