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Are Twentysomethings Over Dating?

Not all young singles are opting out of dating—they’re just being more intentional about when, how, and if they do it…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Some single twentysomethings are totally content with staying single, prioritizing their independence and growth right now
  • More young men are looking to date than not, even if it’s more casual or exploratory than serious commitment
  • Young women are caught in the middle; some crave real, intentional connection, while others are okay flying solo over today’s dating scene
Unlike previous gens settling down, getting married, or starting families in their 20s, many twentysomethings today aren’t partnered at all yet. Why? YPulse’s Dating and Relationships report shows 77% of 20-29-year-olds agree, “Dating is more difficult than it was in the past.” And it’s not just dating apps to blame—their dating lives are being shaped by bigger cultural changes: declining sexual activity, rising rates of childfree living, and widening political and social gender divides. (Because yes, even their potential partner’s voting history can be a deal breaker now.) With all this in mind, it’s no wonder that recent headlines are...

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