The modern society is complex and contradictory in many ways, particularly in the dynamics of romantic relationships. Nowadays, we are witnessing a situation where some women are forced into the role of the dragon lady, while men often struggle with feelings of being a garden gnome. These forced roles not only burden the relationship between the parties but also generally affect emotional well-being. According to psychologist Péter Aszalós, there are deeper social and psychological reasons behind this phenomenon. Men’s uncertainty and the erosion of traditional male roles contribute to the tensions that develop in relationships. Relationship dependency, the competition for pampering, and different personality types all play key roles in…