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The mounting pressures of securing a husband are not merely emotional; they carry heavy economic implications. The costs of marrying in China have skyrocketed—an aspect that complicates an already challenging dating landscape. A woman articulated her requirement for a groom who possessed wealth and status, while her own modest lifestyle juxtaposed sharply against her lofty expectations for a partner. This materialization of emotions plays a significant role in the dwindling marriage rate among young people.