A Silicon Valley tech executive has found herself at the centre of an online debate about modern dating, after sharing a detailed list of what she's looking for in a partner.
What she posted
Brooke LeBlanc, who works at tech company Corgi, initially posted on X asking if anyone wanted to "cofound the rest of my life" with her. She followed up with a more detailed list of what she called her "non-negotiables," including a partner aged 35 to 42, someone she described as "healthy masculine," smart, funny, and lighthearted, with a "provider/protector mentality." Other requirements included being "post economic (still hardworking)," kind, generous, and thoughtful, alongside a strong preference for someone who works in tech.
How people reacted
The post quickly drew significant backlash online. One user wrote: "I can't imagine anything worse than being single and dating in SF." Another commented: "Lol. I thought this was AI slop. Sad to find out it's real." A third argued the approach undermined the point of dating altogether, writing: "Good luck. Leave your checklist at home and just fall in love with someone. You're scoring them before you know them. No one wins with this approach. SMH."
Her response to the criticism
LeBlanc pushed back against the backlash, writing: "God forbid a woman asks for what she wants," and adding, "Sorry, I don't want to date a loser!" She's defended the list as the result of years of dating experience, framing the criticism as evidence that people struggle to accept a woman being direct about her standards. She's also spoken about her broader goals beyond dating, writing: "Getting bullied on the Internet today, so I can be a financially free hot mom in the future."
