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The ‘Taxi Cab Theory’ may be the reason your dating life is leading nowhere
If you haven’t met your significant other despite dating a lot, you may not be the problem and it’s high time you reflected on the Taxi Cab Theory.
Dating has evolved drastically in the last decade or two, but it seems that the theory that everybody on TikTok is talking about is relevant in the present day. Som let’s dive deep into it.
The Taxi Cab Theory explained
The theory stems from a washroom discussion in the Sex and the City movie when Charlotte says love for her is all about fate.
Miranda chimes in to oppose her dear friend’s opinion by comparing men to cabs.
She says: “It’s not fate, his light is on that’s all. Men are like cabs; when they’re available, their light goes on.”
To elaborate on what Miranda said and believed, men would settle with any woman if they were ready to do so. On the other hand, if they don’t have their lights on, which means if they aren’t ready to settle down, they wouldn’t even think of you as a potential partner, no matter how many boxes you tick.
A lot of TikTok users have supported the theory by sharing their personal dating experiences as examples.
Women, as well as men, have opened up about their encounters with men who don’t have their light on. So, despite being showered with compliments and coming across as “the one”, they ended up finding themselves single.
So, ladies and gents, if you have been rejected by your date, don’t beat yourself over it because you may have never been the problem. I would suggest moving on and finding a cab that’s ready to pick you up if you want to get into it.
How it’s relevant in today’s dating world
Dating has become both easy and complicated in the present day. While access to dating apps has made the options vast, it may not serve you well if you’re looking to settle.
Agreed, people have met on dating apps and gotten hitched. However, the majority of the users want to simply enjoy the experience of dating, which means, most men may not have their lights on.
Dating expert James Preece told The Focus that the theory is “partly correct” as men find it “easier to commit to a woman when they know they’re ready.”
“He’ll know deep down that she’s the right one but it has to be someone and something he is looking for. It’s not true that men will just settle for any woman – they just don’t have the same requirements,” he added.
So, if you find yourself on the receiving end of a mediocre date because there is no “spark”, you must look for love elsewhere.
Some daters are certain about not settling but others are not, which makes it hard to know if a man or a woman has their lights on.
The best you can do is be vocal about your expectations, rather than wait until the cab turns its lights on. And even if it does, what’s the guarantee that you are the first one to board it? Think about it.
As for what men want, James says, “They just want a partner who laughs at their jokes, makes them feel important, and lets them take care of each other. “
