In industrialized societies at least, marriage rates have been declining for decades, and the number of single persons - whether pre-marriage or post-divorce - has been on the rise. Research has consistently shown that people are happier when they're in a steady romantic relationship than when they're unpartnered, but Gen Z is challenging these norms.
The Zoomers, or people born between the years 2007 and 2012, are waiting longer to get romantically involved and are quite happy being single. Their preference for autonomy over intimacy demonstrates a significant shift in societal expectations around relationships.
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