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My husband and I have recently moved closer to family in southern NJ...one that includes 2 nephews who are 30-somethings. They are both married and each has 3 children. They are pretty open to sharing chores with their wives, and that includes childcare. They are up close and personal with their children. Their wives work so things likely get complicated. I'm not sure what men you are seeing, but these two and just about all of their friends are very married, very happy and very engaged with family matters. Does the sexual revolution affect them? It likely did when they were single. But for "marrying" they chose two women with traditional values. About 10 years ago, we were on vacation and in a trendy bar where the clientele was mostly 20's and 30's. A young soon-to-be bride was traipsing through the bar area wearing a bridal veil followed by several members of the bridal party -- trolling for drinks. By the end of the night, the bride and maid of honor were up on the stage with the band tongue-kissing each other. I can tell you, that wouldn't fly with the young men my nephews socialize with.

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