A Man Drought In Australasia - Bugger! Age is Against Me
Men wanted desperately, it's official. The increasing surplus of
high quality women in the 30 plus age group over suitable
available men is becoming a major problem in both New Zealand
and Australia.
Current trends show that in Australia in 1976 there was a
surplus of 30-something men totalling 54,000. Today there is a
surplus of 20,000females. In New Zealand with a smaller
population base of about 4 million there are some 24,000 plus
more women than men in this critical age group. The trend is
getting worse.
Experts point out that much of this problem is caused by the
fact that other countries, in particular those in the richer
northern hemisphere, are only to pleased to grab up highly
trained young Kiwi and Aussie men, most of whom have been
educated and trained at the expense of the New Zealand &
Australian taxpayer.
Both Kiwis and Aussies have traditionally undertaken their great
OE (overseas experience) since the days of colony status. In the
past most have ultimately returned to their homelands to settle.
Today however, more males are settling overseas. They marry and
settle in the new wife's homeland environment or others return
with a wife and are therefore unavailable on the marriage
market. Alternatively, the females are returning to their
natural habitat to settle to find a serious shortage of quality
mates.
I do highlight the words "quality mates" because this writer
does have some insight and experience of the quality of the
average Kiwi/Aussie woman of this age group and, I'm beginning
to wonder if some of the problems may centre more upon the
superior qualities of many of the ladies from these two
countries.
As an example I am thinking upon two such young ladies from not
so long back - one a Kiwi the other Australian.
Both ladies initially came from a rural background. They could
drive all types of farm vehicles from the age of 12, were crack
shots with a rifle. The Aussie could crack heads of snakes and
Kiwi could kill a wild boar with only a knife. Sailing, surfing,
swimming, skiing mountain climbing, sports and you name it. They
both went to good schools then onto university where they
qualified (degrees) in their respective subjects. Then off on
their great OE experience both working and travelling
extensively for a few years before returning home.
Do they sound a bit butch? No way. One looked like a mix of
Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones while the other compares
to a red headed 'Lucy Lawless' of 'Xena Warrior Princess' fame.
As per an old friends description "They had bodies to drool over
and legs to die for'
No bimbo's these girls, educated, world travelled,
sophisticated, mix in any social environment, fabulous in jeans
and stunning in evening gowns. Both ladies returned from their
overseas OE, entered high paying employment, bought their own
homes and quality cars etc.
Now it's totally understandable that girls like the above do not
want to hook up with 'Drongos' - why should they? They need
males with whom they have a fair degree of compatibility both
physically and intellectually.
At the end of the day the Aussie caught a male Aussie while
fishing on a cruise ship and the Kiwi lass captured a
well-travelled and educated English guy during a visit to New
York. I can honestly report that both males have been extremely
happy and contented for many years since their move down under.
The Aussie husband has never suffered snakebite and the English
guy thoroughly enjoys roast pork dinners.
Northern hemisphere males might feel a little nervous to hook up
with an educated sophisticated lady who can also kill a wild pig
with only a knife, is a crack shot and can drive a 'Big Mack" On
the other hand the leftover less educated untravelled southern
hemisphere males are totally ill equipped and unsuitable to
match up to such quality girls.
This man drought problem is one that this writer would have
willingly worked to alleviate some 25 back. It is with deep
regret however, that age is now against me. I do have concern
though that if this situation is allowed to deteriorate further,
is it remotely possible that, as in wartime, us oldies might be
called upon to serve? Oh! The spirit would be willing but no
doubt the flesh would simply drop off.
On a more serious note though their must be many 'quality' young
men out there in the northern hemisphere who happen to read this
and will feel confident enough to hook up with a girl the likes
of 'Rachel Hunter' 'Kyle Bax' 'Lucy Lawless' 'Elle McPherson'
'Cate Blanchett' 'Nicole Kidman' and the list goes on.
Any confident marriage oriented candidates that meet the
requirements should book their next holiday to New Zealand
and/or Australia (visit both). Take a look at the lifestyles in
those countries, compare the exchange rates to see what your
local savings will buy you and allow plenty of time to meet the
ladies. Peruse the local Aussie and Kiwi dating sites, who knows
you might locate that ideal beauty before you arrive.
As a plea from an older man in fear of being called upon, be
brave, do it. The gorgeous ladies of the Antipodes are waiting
for you.