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Why relationships are declining across the world

03.01.2026 230,903 views
Published: 03.01.2026 Category: Investing and finance Views: 230,903

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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 Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://econ.st/3J0xzBr #TheEconomist #Dating #Single

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