re: Dudes dropping out of dating game.

Not a tough concept.

Women marry up, rarely down. So as more women are convinced to be independent, pursue top careers, and to not be housewives, this is the result of that path.

The sample size of the eligible men is smaller if you make more than them, since you rarely marry down. Women are creating their own problems.

So, if they want to marry then either ditch the high career paying jobs or marry down. Those are the only choices.