From ages it has been a sort of tradition that after graduating people next step was getting married but in today's generation we can see less. For this generation marriage is not a natural next step for them, Gen Z is approaching it with hesitation. And that hesitation is not rebellion. It is a reflection. This generation has seen relationships working well on social media and in real life they are not the same like what they were posting. They have watched couples fight, break up, and share personal problems online. Many of them have also seen their own parents go through divorce, money problems, or emotional distance in their marriages. So when Gen Z questions marriage, it is not because they don’t believe in love. It is because they want a relationship that feels safer, happier, and healthier than what they have seen around them.





Growing Up Around Broken Relationships




Experiences like that stay with you. When a child grows up seeing love mixed with tension or disappointment, it changes how they view commitment. Instead of feeling safe and stable, marriage can start to feel uncertain and risky. Many people in Gen Z grew up in homes where marriage was not always peaceful. Divorce was no longer something whispered about, and family problems were often out in the open.

Few of them saw their parents arguing every day but stayed together for the sake of children.

After this they might bring pain instead of comfort and their mindset also gets fixed.





Financial Pressure Feels Overwhelming

Rent is high, groceries cost more than ever, and stable jobs are not easy to find. Many are still paying off education loans while trying to build a career from scratch. Buying a house or even saving consistently can feel out of reach. In this situation, marriage is not just about love. It often means shared finances, wedding expenses, planning for a home, and sometimes raising children. These are big responsibilities. For young adults who are still trying to stand firmly on their own feet, taking on that kind of commitment can feel overwhelming.



Between Viral Love Stories and Real Life

Social media is showing a very edited version of how people are in relationships. on one side and viral stories of betrayal and toxic relationships on the other. Growing up with these extremes has made Gen Z more cautious. They notice red flags quickly, think deeply about emotional patterns, and worry about choosing the wrong partner. Some may delay marriage, and some may choose commitment without legal labels. It is not that they are against love. They simply want relationships to feel healthy, balanced, and intentional. For Gen Z, marriage is not a default step. It is a conscious choice made only when it truly feels right.



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