Answer: Marriage
Clue: “I” and “Do”
With a recent Pew Research study finding a quarter of 40-year-olds in the U.S. have never been married, it may be a trend that continues as young adults rethink future nuptials.
A recent report on marriage opinions among Millennials and Gen Zers found 2 in 5 think marriage is an outdated tradition. Additionally, 85% do not think marriage is necessary to have a fulfilled and committed relationship.
- 52% of women, 41% of men think marriage is outdated
- 73% feel it’s too expensive to get married in the current economy
- 3 in 5 unmarried couples live with their partners
The report also found 68% think it’s intrusive to ask about people’s marriage plans and 77% believe the same when it comes to asking about plans to have kids.