Gen Z and dating habits
I’m a fellow Gen Z’er and I realize I have some of the downfalls (socially) in my personality, but just wanted to discuss people’s opinions on whether they are really downfalls.
I’ve been thinking about this more lately because if you don’t make an effort to be social I find it’s rare for someone to approach you first whether it be romantic or friendly (in the same generation). I’m trying to be more outgoing in my life.
I mean. We know the story of like parents being in awful relationships but staying together just for kids.. or being stuck in (abusive) relationships you didn’t want to be in due to financial problems or anything. Stuff like that, makes me feel grateful to be young today because I don’t have to worry about that. I have my own independence, I have my own money.
On the flip side, I’m 23 and have never had a boyfriend, only casual hookups with guys a couple dates here and there. I’m so conflicted about this because I mean sure I desire a relationship as anybody else does, but it’s so hard meeting people organically as a Gen Z. And when we do meet it’s crickets and men don’t shoot their shot IRL anymore. Social places aren’t social anymore. Everyone’s on their phone. My significant relationships have stemmed from school settings, otherwise dating apps. And dating apps are so unnatural to me. I don’t particularly enjoy them.
I’m grateful for some things in my generation, but hate other aspects. What’s your guys opinion ?