A recent analysis by the Financial Times highlights a relationship recession, particularly among young adults globally, with a significant decrease in marriage and dating rates. The marriage rate in the US dropped by 54% from 1900 to 2022, with fewer than 50% of teens aged 16-18 engaging in dating. This trend has been linked to geopolitical instability, economic pressures, and the rise of movements like South Korea's 4B feminist movement, indicating a growing ideological divide shaped by political affiliations, impacting young relationships and dating norms.
The dramatic decline in young adults choosing marriage or cohabitation correlates with significant sociopolitical issues, such as economic precarity and climate fears, affecting relationship dynamics.
Research indicates that the ideological divide among young American men and women is increasing, with implications for traditional dating and marriage, particularly as political affiliations shape personal connections.
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