To think young people are more cynical about relationships

[JaneyGee]

Is it just me, or do young people seem less enthusiastic about sex and relationships than they used to be? I was a teenager in the 1990s, and grew up thinking life was all about finding 'the one' and settling down. People also seemed more sex-obsessed – like it was the most amazing thing, and the whole purpose of living, etc.

Today, that just doesn't seem the case. Young people see relationships and sex as problems – I mean things you should be wary of in case they screw up your life. Or is it just me?

I can’t say this is something I’ve noticed.

I agree that societal changes, including the prevalence of social media, can influence how sex and relationships are perceived. The easy access to online content might contribute to altering perceptions of sex, placing more focus on lust and unrealistic ideals.

young people seem to like sex more than actual commitment - you only have to look at how obsessed they are with looks, the clothes they wear, onlyfans accounts everywhere. etc

I think young people are more realistic about relationships today. In earlier generations, from the time children were young, they were told 'settling down and starting a family' was the end all and be all. Now people realize they have a choice and are being smart about when and if they start a family.

I think they are very realistic and aware of 'red flags' now. I literally had no idea what or wasn't acceptable in a relationship apart from violence as a teen. My DD's will not put up with any shit and approach all relationships with caution.
On the whole this is better obviously but they also (inc friends) are not ones to throw caution to the wind, imo that's what teens and early twenties are for.

I always say this to my partner. My theory is everything is so much more accessible now with social media. For example my parents met fell in love and are still happily married now but these days if you have an argument or are slightly bored in a relationship it's so easy to go on insta / tinder and be talking to numerous people in minutes. How many times do you hear people going through their partners phone or going through their dm's to check nothings go on. Point being it's all so easy to do now and common that I'm not surprised the younger generation are more sceptical. Not to stereotype a whole generation though and I'm sure affairs still happened back in the day I just mean now you could be in bed next to your partner and they could be essentially cheating on you that second.