What Gen-Z wants in a life partner, by ideology and gender

% of young adults ages 18 to 29 who say each quality is "very important"

What each group values

Based on adults ages 18-29. Source: IFS/YouGov Gen-Z survey, April 2025.
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How each group differs on specific partner traits

Based on adults ages 18-29. Source: IFS/YouGov Gen-Z survey, April 2025.

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