My reply:

"This is increasingly a problem nowadays. It seems young women just can’t understand what’s going on with the young men of the same generation. Perhaps any 30-something male readers might like to write in to give their side of the story? It could be illuminating.

It does seem that some men are simply quite happy to play the field. Having a series of one-off dates clearly suits them. Others are probably just slow in getting organised and don’t have the pressure of the biological clock ticking as you do.

Others though, as you suggest, may be intimidated by you and your high-powered friends. Have you thought about how you come across on a date? If you’re a successful career woman who’s fully in control of your own life and good at what you do, it’s possible that you come across so independent and self-sufficient that men think twice about getting involved.

The only way you’re going to know is to ask someone. Why not have a chat with a good friend, preferably a male, about how others see you? Then you can begin to think about making changes that would enable you to come across as a more appealing prospect!"

Does anyone else have anything to add....or any more advice on this topic?