It’s like anything in life, some women do not care, others do - definitely have lost a few opportunities over it, but that’s life.
I’m earning well above average, I can technically rent alone comfortably, the problem is saving.
Living at home has helped me save 1000s quickly, with renting I would save less than a 1000 a month. By April next year will be in a position to move out.
Also made some stupid financial decisions earlier in my life which hasn’t helped, as you say, lots of unnecessary expense
the point is though with what I’m on, no way would I be struggling on the equivalent 20-30 years ago