Why relationships are declining across the world
Jan 3, 2026•Channel
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Published6 months ago
Duration11:19
Video IDDXBh0XHEZKY
Languageen-GB
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views66K
Likes2.3K
Comments579
Engagement Rate4.43%
Likes per 100 views3.55
Comments per 1K views8.78
Video Tags
#the economist#podcast#singlehood#dating trends 2023#young adults single#pandemic dating impact#technology and dating#online dating apps#bumble statistics#rising single population#asia marriage trends#involuntary single#voluntary single#incel culture#male frustration#redefining masculinity#societal trends#fertility rates#living alone statistics#modern relationships
Description
Has it become harder to find a soulmate? Jonathan Rosenthal, our international editor, Sue-Lin Wong, our Asia correspondent and Jason Palmer, co-host of the The Intelligence podcast, discuss the global rise in singlehood and the reasons behind it.
00:00 - Are more young adults choosing to stay single?
02:04 - How has technology changed dating and partner selection?
07:04 - How is male frustration and incel culture impacting dating?
10:08 - What are the societal implications of rising singlehood?
Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3LABV3i
The rise of singlehood is reshaping the world: https://econ.st/3MHdvFY
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