It is true there seems to be a prevalent attitude by Australia men that women are a 'trophy' not a partner - definitely not equal in anyway -- a women with a Phd. will still be called a Sheila - by males with far less accomplishments. I lived in Queensland Australia for 3 years and I found it difficult to live with some of the attitudes that seem to be part of the culture fabric there. Not all Australian men are like that but enough to taint how people see Australian men as a whole. Mattering on where you live in Australia the above could be more - or less so. Queensland I was told was the worse.

I was married while I lived there so dating was not an issue for me.

I support Heath's statement - hang in there you have not met the 'right guy' yet - do not settle for less - you deserve more. I married at a higher weight than I am now - we just celebrated our 17th year.