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The Real Reason Marriage Is Disappearing in America
Why living alone may not be the best option in the end.
Marriage rates have continued to decline with each decade, with a steady rise of one person households across the United States.
I see examples all through my daily life. I have a friend Robert, who has been single now for seven years. He’s serviceably handsome, has a good job, and is psychologically sound. And he has no desire to settle down anytime soon.
Yes, there are many people quite happy living alone. But at the broader scale, those people tend to be less happy than those who live with someone.
What’s Causing The Change
We can largely point to dramatic shifts among young d emographics.
People in their 20s and early 30s aren’t dating and mingling like they did in my younger years. Tinder and Bumble user engagement has gone through a steep decline, in part because they convey a perception of desperation with some, and largely, because the urge to go through the process has declined.
