LOL, that analogy is not far from the truth, regarding dating. Most women only see their own qualitative problem (finding high quality men), completely ignoring that men face both the qualitative problem and a quantitative one (finding someone available). Talk about empathy. <rolleyes>

> "Or somehow think that their very presence is its own reward!"

Yep, many women think the man should pay for the "privilege" of her company (implying that the man's company is worthless).

I am not optimistic about the relationship skills of such people... ;-)