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Marriage on the back burner, Millennials are choosing to live with friends

Politiko 2026-06-15 17:33:38

Marriage on the back burner, Millennials are choosing to live with friends

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the way people are organizing their personal and family lives. Marriage is losing ground as an institution, with more and more people choosing not to formalize their relationship or avoiding it altogether.

In parallel with this trend, the desire to have children is also declining. Factors such as economic insecurity, the high costs of raising a child, and the lack of social support are directly influencing the decisions of couples and individuals.

Another important change relates to the role of friendship. Today, social networks and friendship are increasingly seen as a form of social status and emotional support, replacing traditional family structures to some extent.

Meanwhile, loneliness is becoming a growing problem, both emotionally and financially. For many people, living alone has become difficult due to the high cost of living, pushing them towards new forms of cohabitation.

As a result, it is becoming increasingly common to live with friends even in their 30s and 40s. In some cases, people are choosing to co-buy apartments and share expenses, a lifestyle model that recalls collective forms of cohabitation and is being seen as a practical solution to the economic challenges of the time.

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