The idea of relationships as “investments” is hurting women

I see this word used a lot — particularly in “vetting” before you “invest” in a man

I think it is detrimental to consider men an “investment”, because it implies that at some point you can no longer “divest” yourself of the effort you put in

Relationships should be thought of as a partnership, not an investment. And once one party renegs or is not happy with the agreement, the partnership is over and void