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Young adults, particularly those inGen Z, are redefiningrelationshipsby prioritizing friendships and emotional compatibility over traditionaldatingnorms.
73% of surveyed people felt like marrying was too expensive in the current economy in theUSA.
85% didnt feel like marriage was necessary to have a fulfilled and committed relationship.
More than 1 in six (17%) were not planning to get married.
Interestingly, moremillennials(21%) than Gen Zs (7%) felt this way.
Moreover, three in five (61%) unmarried couples that were surveyed lived with their partners.
Moremillennials(65%) than Gen Z (35%) have taken this step in their relationship.
Gen Zemphasized authenticity, compatibility, and shared values.
They sought partners who aligned with their personal growth, individuality, and aspirations.
They can be overwhelming.
This is what you should probably do.
Your timeline was more definitive.
Your role was more definitive.
And now, were kind of like, Skys the limit.
I think the choices can be overwhelming.
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She continued: Those communication skills are important all through life.
So instead of relationship, theyre like in a situationship.
They want companionship, but most of them are not looking to find their life partner.
I think theres a lot of challenges with the emotional regulation,Dr.
Shes veryhappily marriedto her husband.
Shes now in her late 20s.
Theres not going to be a day that Im not working on my relationship, Dr. Scott admitted.
We look at people on social media [and how everyone looks] so happy, she said.
Dr. Scott mentioned thepsychologytheory of proximity, often discussed in the context of relationships.
Thats not communication thats just occupying the same space.
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