"In fact, their survey results from 2,500 randomly selected U.S. adults shows 80% of Gen Z say they believe they'll find true love, making them the most optimistic generation about finding love. Yet, only 55% of Gen Z feel like they're actually ready for partnership. Therein lies the "readiness paradox," a phenomenon that paralyzes Gen Z from taking that initial step toward a serious relationship, and subsequently toward marriage and having children."
""It makes total sense to be stuck in that paralysis of, I want this, I want a relationship, but I don't feel ready for it, and so I don't do it," Chine Mmegwa, head of strategy, corporate development, and business operations at Match Group, told Fortune. "What they're afraid of is failing. What they're afraid of is that the other person on the other side isn't ready.""
Gen Z adults are slowing pursuit of traditional milestones such as finding a partner, buying a home, and having children. A survey of 2,500 U.S. adults finds 80% of Gen Z believe they will find true love, yet only 55% feel ready for partnership. High readiness standards create a "readiness paradox" that leads to hesitation, longer singlehood, and increased loneliness despite online connections. Nearly half of Gen Z women report pressure to enter relationships for the right reason rather than to avoid loneliness. Fear of failure and doubts about reciprocal readiness further reinforce avoidance of commitment, while social media anxieties amplify the cycle.
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