[Throwaway8373]

Well, this is only in the context of courtship, which is _inherently_ sexually polarizing. You most _definitely should not_ bring this view into the work place. In that case you are in your right to call is misogynistic.

And this comment is also a prime example of the derailment that leads to the vanilla meeting between the genders.

(I expect people to be able the read "masculine core" for men and "feminine core" for women)

[hef19898]

Treating people as trophies to be won is the problem. And yes, seeing it, as a man, as a pure hinting exercise misogynistic. Also contra productive.

[jhanschoo]

> the added energy will definitely also make men more willing to do the hunt

Perhaps it is you with your interpretation that is misogynistic. The person was writing focusing on men, but both men and women are on the hunt for a compatible partner with which they could build a fulfilling relationship.

[Jensson]

You called women trophies, they didn't. You can hunt for a job etc, it is a general term for when you put in effort towards finding/getting something.

[educaysean]

This feels like a rather uncharitable interpretation. Entering into in an exclusive relationship with someone means you have come out ahead of other potential "competitors" and are able to claim the reward: access to the elevated relationship with the said individual, and not necessarily the individual themselves.

Do you also take issue with the phrases like "How to win his heart" or "You need to win her over"?

[Bancakes]

It's the reality of biology. You cannot avoid this.

[ben_w]

Trophy relationships are avoidable. Heck, I know Ace people who started families.

[Bancakes]

Trophy relationship menas you actively went out to look for a proper partner and earned it. It's normal animal behavior to hunt for the best mate.

[ben_w]

Ah, I see you are using a new and exciting definition of the word that I was previously unaware of.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trophy_wife