A Silicon Valley tech executive recently became the center of online conversation after sharing her list of dating requirements, which went viral on social media. Brooke LeBlanc, a high-ranking executive at a tech company called Corgi, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, asking her nearly 37,000 followers, "Who wants to co-found the rest of my life with me?" In the post, she outlined specific qualities she was looking for in a potential partner, including being "healthy masculine," "smart, funny, lighthearted," and "post-economic (still hardworking)." She also specified that he should be between 35 and 42 years old, "kind, generous, thoughtful," and "on the healing path." Additionally, she expressed a strong preference for someone in the tech industry who doesn’t currently have children but is open to having them in the future.
LeBlanc’s post quickly gained widespread attention, accumulating nearly 5 million views and attracting media coverage. It also sparked discussions about the challenges of modern dating, particularly in cities like San Francisco. Some users commented on the difficulty of finding a partner in such a competitive environment, with one user writing, "I can't imagine anything worse than being single and dating in SF." Others made light of the situation, joking that "everything is an HR recruiter job posting now." Some users even speculated that people like LeBlanc are already in relationships and not interested in dating someone who openly shares their preferences online.
Reactions to LeBlanc’s post were mixed. While some users criticized her for being too selective, others defended her right to set boundaries in dating. One user commented, "Why is it ok for a man to say 24/7 he wants a big butt and DDD chest but as soon as a woman says what she wants for nest building that's illegal? This is biology." Another user noted that "eventually you realize that all the single people have lists and all those happily coupled up think lists are funny." In response to the backlash, LeBlanc wrote, "God forbid a woman asks for what she wants," and added, "Sorry, I don't want to date a loser!" She also mentioned that her list was inspired by "years of dating experience," and she joked that she was "getting bullied on the Internet today, so I can be a financially free hot mom in the future."
The Independent has reached out to LeBlanc for further comment, but as of now, she has not responded. Her post continues to fuel conversations about personal choice, dating norms, and the pressures faced by individuals in high-pressure industries like technology.
Tech Executive's Viral Dating Criteria Sparks Online Debate
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