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Does Gen Z Want to Get Married?

The majority of Gen Z adults want to say, “I do,” but not before hitting personal and relationship milestones…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Apr 14 2025
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The majority of young adults still see marriage as a goal, saying it’s love that makes them want to take the next step
For some, the legal aspects of marriage don’t hold much value, while others see no need to consider getting married without finding the right partner
Most want to hit key milestones, like financial stability and living with their partner, before tying the knot

For previous gens, marriage was the default. A serious relationship almost always led to a walk down the aisle, not only as a symbol of love but as an expected milestone of adulthood. Settling down, getting married, and starting a family was considered “the right order” of things. But for Gen Z, the old rulebook doesn’t quite match their mindset, so they’re rewriting the story. In a dating culture where “tradwives” trend at the same time as situationships, Gen Z is creating their own relationship blueprints—ones that don’t always include the white dress or legal paperwork. And while love is...