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System Failure: The Breakdown of Polarity in Human Relationships

  • Writer: Teralyn Lumley-Bolyard
    Teralyn Lumley-Bolyard
  • Apr 20
  • 3 min read

Updated: May 4

Introduction

Human relationships were once governed by natural polarity—masculine and feminine forces magnetically drawn together in a symbiotic balance. This dynamic was not just a social construct but an intrinsic design, woven into the fabric of biology, psychology, and evolutionary necessity.

However, something has gone wrong.

We are witnessing the catastrophic failure of this system. Men are retreating, refusing to commit. Women are rejecting traditional pair bonds, chasing independence while secretly craving stability. Relationships have become transactional, fragile, and hollow. The core problem? A corrupted polarity that no longer aligns with human nature.

This essay will explore the breakdown of polarity in human relationships, dissecting the consequences of deviating from biological truth. Through structured analysis, we will unveil how modern relationships have been hacked, leading to widespread dissatisfaction, loneliness, and social instability.



The Polarity Breakdown

Polarity—the natural charge between masculine and feminine energy—has been short-circuited. To understand the magnitude of this collapse, we must dissect its core components:

Masculine and Feminine Energy Defined

Polarity Aspect

Masculine Energy (Directive)

Feminine Energy (Receptive)

Core Trait

Leadership, Strength, Protection

Nurturing, Flow, Soft Power

Purpose

Mission-Oriented, Problem-Solving

Connection-Oriented, Feeling-Based

Emotional Processing

Stoic, Internalized, Action-Focused

Expressive, Emotional Processing Through Speech

Attraction Response

Drawn to Beauty, Youth, Fertility

Drawn to Strength, Stability, and Presence

Sexual Polarity

Assertive, Chasing, Pursuing

Surrendering, Inviting, Receiving

Communication Style

Direct, Minimalist, Goal-Oriented

Indirect, Expansive, Storytelling-Based

Conflict Approach

Solution-Oriented, Fix-It Mentality

Emotional Expression, Seeking to be Understood

Modern social ideologies have attempted to neutralize these energies, forcing both genders into a state of sameness. This has led to confusion, frustration, and attraction misalignment.


The System Failure: How Polarity Was Hacked

The shift away from natural polarity did not happen by accident. It was the result of multiple compounding factors, each eroding the foundation of human relationships. Below is a structured analysis of how the system was hacked.

Hacking Method

Effect on Men

Effect on Women

Consequence

Birth Control & Reproductive Detachment

No longer able to confirm paternity instinctively

Alters attraction to more beta, less dominant men

Pair bonding disrupted; trust eroded

Feminism (3rd & 4th Wave)

Discouraged from leadership roles; demonized for masculinity

Encouraged hyper-independence; taught to reject male leadership

Increased relational conflict, loss of harmony

Hypergamy & Social Media

Constant competition for attention; difficulty securing a loyal partner

Inflated self-worth; unrealistic expectations

Fewer long-term commitments, rising divorce rates

Dopamine Addiction (Porn, Video Games, Social Media)

Reduced drive to pursue women; numb to real-life attraction

Reduced patience for real-life relationships

Escapism over real connection

Economic & Career Pressures

Delayed financial stability; reduced confidence in providing

Career prioritization over family-building

Later marriages, lower birth rates, relationship instability

Every system, when overburdened with malware, begins to glitch. Human relationships are no exception.



The Consequences of a Broken System

Consequence

Manifestation in Society

Marriage Decline

Lowest marriage rates in recorded history

Loneliness Epidemic

High levels of depression and dissatisfaction

Fertility Crisis

Birth rates dropping below replacement levels

Rise of “Forever Single” Men & Women

People giving up on relationships altogether

Breakdown of Trust Between Sexes

Widespread resentment and hostility

Increased Transactional Relationships

Sugar dating, OnlyFans, and commodification of intimacy

The very foundation of human connection has been compromised. 

If polarity is not restored, society as a whole will continue to suffer.


Restoring the System: The Recalibration of Polarity


The first step in fixing a broken system is diagnosing the root cause of failure. The next step is taking intentional action to restore function.


How Men Can Reclaim Masculine Polarity

  1. Re-establish Leadership – Stop seeking permission to be masculine.

  2. Prioritize Strength & Competence – Physically, mentally, and financially.

  3. Detach from Dopamine Dependency – Quit porn, video games, and social media addiction.

  4. Embrace Purpose & Mission – A man without purpose is a man without polarity.

  5. Understand Feminine Nature – Women are not men. Stop expecting them to think and act like men.


How Women Can Reclaim Feminine Polarity

  1. Re-embrace Soft Power – Influence, nurture, and inspire rather than compete.

  2. Allow Receptivity – Femininity is not weakness; it is power through surrender.

  3. Choose Quality Over Quantity – Stop chasing attention and validation from the masses.

  4. Prioritize Pair Bonding Over Short-Term Excitement – Attraction to “bad boys” leads to long-term suffering.

  5. Understand Masculine Nature – Men are not women. Stop expecting them to process emotions like women.


By realigning with natural polarity, we can repair the fractures in human connection and rebuild relationships that are stable, fulfilling, and biologically coherent.


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