All Romance Recession articles

  • lonley
    Opinion

    Friendship, Romance and the “Relationship Recession”

    2026-03-26T06:34:00Z

    Writer Sophie Sanders explores the growing conversation around what some are calling a “relationship recession,” as Gen Z increasingly prioritises friendship over romance. While celebrating the deep value of platonic relationships, she asks whether society risks losing something vital if marriage and romantic commitment quietly fade from the centre of our cultural story.