"Research by the Institute of Family Studies suggests that the United States has entered a significant dating recession (Hawkins and colleagues, 2026). No longer are single people dating, and this is not for lack of interest."
"Dating refers to an intentional “get to know you” period in which two people who are attracted to each other choose to repeatedly spend time alone together. For some, dating is casual, needs not be exclusive, and includes little talk about the future. For others, it's a chance to assess compatibility, shared life goals, and the relationship's long-term potential. Over time, commitment typically escalates among exclusive dating partners, leading to a committed relationship such as marriage."
"One advantage of dating is that it is a culturally-shared scripted practice. People know how dating works: One person asks t"
"For a skills-based problem, skills training could be a solution."
Research indicates a dating recession among U.S. adults aged 25–35, with fewer single people dating despite interest. Dating is defined as an intentional period for two attracted people to repeatedly spend time alone together, ranging from casual to exclusive, and often serving as a pathway toward long-term commitment. Many Americans strongly endorse dating as a way to build emotionally strong romantic connections. Dating’s structure provides a shared script, including knowing how to ask someone out. Low dating rates may reflect skills gaps, such as difficulty initiating dates, along with financial concerns, since money is viewed as necessary before dating. Skills training could address the skills-based barriers.
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