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Gen Z Can’t Afford a First Date
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Many young adults, like Hein Htet Oo, are delaying dating and starting families due to financial instability and economic pressures.
- Oo, a 27-year-old asylum seeker from Myanmar living in New York City, faces challenges such as high living costs and legal expenses, making personal relationships a low priority.
- Studies show a significant decline in dating among young people compared to previous generations, attributed largely to economic hardships and job market difficulties.
- Experts highlight that the current "romance recession" reflects broader societal and financial obstacles rather than a lack of interest in relationships.
