41 years ago today, on June 29, 1984 (June 1, 1984 in the lunar calendar), the first marriage advertisement in our country was born. In the social atmosphere of "the whole society is concerned about the marriage problems of older young people", the media launched an unprecedented heated discussion on this issue, discussing "Why is it difficult for older young women to find a partner?" and so on. "Chinese Women" magazine published two marriage advertisements on page 38 of the "Marriage Notice" column in the 6th issue of 1984. "I am a coal miner, 27 years old, a member of the Wangzhuang Brigade of the Loudian Commune in Shangqiu, Henan Province. My parents are deceased, four brothers, and eight houses. Now I work as a contract worker in Fengying Mine, Jiaozuo Mining Bureau, and my monthly salary is 80 yuan. I love coal mining work, have a high degree of education, have no disease, and am 1.64 meters tall. If any unmarried woman does not think that I am a coal miner; if there is only a daughter in the family and wants to recruit a son-in-law, I am willing to settle down in the daughter's family and fulfill the responsibility of old age. If any widow who has lost her husband wants to find another significant other, she can write or meet." Compared with the ambiguous words such as good health, gentle and virtuous at every turn, the marriage seekers at that time were much more pragmatic and sincere. This may be related to the fact that the marriage advertisement was issued by the unit at that time. As soon as the marriage advertisement of "Chinese Women" was published, letters from all over the country flew in like snowflakes, and unmarried young people still sent money and goods in the letter to express their gratitude. Immediately after, the 7th issue published 8 marriage advertisements, and the "marriage advertisement" became "Magpie Bridge" and has been used ever since. The 9th issue of "Chinese Women" even ran a "marriage special number for older young people". Comment: The current marriage advertisement has changed its flavor.