A simple question about dating preferences has sparked an online debate after five Australian men revealed the professions they would never date.
And their candid answers have left thousands of women stunned.
One claimed female lawyers are too ‘masculine’, while another insisted women who work in corporate jobs ‘bring nothing to the table’.
The controversial street interview in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, shared by Sydney-based matchmaker Laura Coluzzi, quickly amassed hundreds of comments from women accusing the men of holding outdated views about successful, career-driven females.
Many argued the video perfectly summed up why modern dating has become so frustrating, with women increasingly encountering men whose expectations fail to reflect today’s reality.
In the clip, Laura asked the individuals why they wouldn’t date a woman who worked in a particular profession, and their responses came surprisingly quickly.
‘Yeah, corporate people, and they just bring nothing to the table,’ one man replied.
Another admitted he would avoid dating ‘a tradie chick’.
A street interview by Sydney matchmaker Laura Coluzzi (pictured) has sparked fierce debate after five Australian men revealed the professions they would never date, with one claiming female lawyers are ‘too masculine’ and another saying corporate women ‘bring nothing to the table’ (pictured)
But it was one interviewee’s comments about female lawyers that sparked the strongest backlash.
‘I personally wouldn’t want to date a woman that’s a lawyer,’ he said.
‘I feel like it’s a very masculine sort of trait.
‘I like feminine women, so I like women that channel their energy into feminine things.’
Two other men said they would also avoid dating women who work in the beauty industry or as content creators, with one explaining he didn’t like someone who ‘shares all the time’.
‘The girl that works doing nails and everything in beauty, I don’t like it,’ they explained.
While some viewers agreed that dating a content creator may not suit everyone because of the constant filming and social media exposure, many were left baffled by the suggestion that careers such as law or corporate work somehow made women less feminine.
The comments section was soon flooded with hundreds of women mocking the men’s reasoning, questioning their attitudes towards ambitious women and asking what exactly qualifies as a ‘feminine’ profession.
Many argued the video perfectly summed up why modern dating has become so frustrating, with women increasingly encountering men whose expectations fail to reflect today’s reality
‘I also like masculine men, so it would’ve never worked,’ one woman joked.
‘Were these dudes available to be interviewed because they are unemployed?’ another quipped.
‘”A lawyer is masculine”. “I like feminine.” Translation: successful, intelligent women threaten me,’ a third wrote.
‘Makes me want to be a corporate lawyer who creates content about the beauty industry and builds my own house on the weekend,’ another added.
‘Thank god we have female lawyers these days,’ one woman commented.
Others questioned the logic behind dismissing women based solely on their careers.
‘How does having a corporate job bring nothing to the table?’ one queried.
Two other men said they would also avoid dating women who work in the beauty industry or as content creators, with one explaining he didn’t like someone who ‘shares all the time’
‘The man wearing bracelets thinks a woman being a lawyer is a masculine trait? Hmm.’
‘The third guy is what is wrong with this generation. Wouldn’t date a successful woman because somehow a lawyer makes her masculine?’
‘What is a feminine career?’ another asked.
Not everyone disagreed with the men, however.
‘Content creator I understand because of the filming all the time. Especially if you’re more private,’ one viewer wrote.
Many said the discussion reflected a much broader issue in Australia’s dating landscape, where traditional expectations around masculinity and femininity continue to clash with the realities of modern relationships.
Many said the discussion reflected a much broader issue in Australia’s dating landscape, where traditional expectations around masculinity and femininity continue to clash with the realities of modern relationships
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How do you think career choices influence perceptions of femininity and attraction in modern dating?
Women today are more financially more independent and career-focused than ever before, with many saying they no longer need a relationship to feel fulfilled or financially secure.
Instead, many are looking for partners who value ambition and equality rather than view professional success as a threat.
‘”Feminine” women are kicking ass in male-dominated fields,’ one commenter wrote.
‘Being successful (lawyer, corporate fields, trades, science, tech etc) has nothing to do with lack of femininity – people just like feeling sorry for themselves when they don’t work hard or show up enough.’
Another pointed to the changing face of Australia’s legal profession.
‘If a woman working as a lawyer is a ‘masculine’ trait, then why do female lawyers outnumber male lawyers in Australia?’ another woman pointed out.
‘The numbers suggest that perhaps it’s instead a “feminine” trait?’
The viral exchange has also reignited conversation around why so many Australians say dating has become increasingly difficult.
While women often cite emotionally unavailable or non-committal partners as one of the biggest frustrations in dating, others believe outdated ideas about gender roles continue to create an unnecessary divide between the sexes.
For many viewers, the seemingly innocent question became less about personal preferences and more about the attitudes that still shape how some people view ambitious, independent women.
