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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Dating Recession: Why Gen Z Is Opting Out of Romance

from The Psychology of People

Over a third of Gen Z adults are now celibate, nearly half of young men haven't dated in the past year, and the reasons go far deeper than dating apps—revealing a generational renegotiation of what relationships are for. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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