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Elasticity of the Vagina
“We teach people to devalue themselves and they devalue others.” Solomon Hillfleet
One of the most memorable concepts I studied in college was the concept of elasticity of demand. The elasticity of a good is judged by how the demand of it holds up to change. The goods we sell in the dating world are sex and money. For men, they “invest” money hoping to prove their worth. In return, they expect to meet someone who they can date or mate. Women “barter” sex for affection hoping to solidify their investment. Unfortunately, both sides often overvalue their contributions and get defensive when their investment does not offer the results they desire. The issue is that in both cases, the “goods” are only as valuable as the demand for them.
Atlanta is the hub of black success. Women in Atlanta typically garner high salaries and in a lot of cases are the breadwinners in their perspective relationships. Money for all intents and purposes is a necessity for any relationship be it a marriage or relationship. However, it holds little weight for women who have a high future earning potential and who most times will earn more their counterparts. On the other side, men in Atlanta have a higher quantity of mates to choose from. Notice I said quantity, not quality. The number of women to choose from and the changing narrative of empowerment and a reluctance to shame women increase the…
