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Marriage is Going Extinct

January 24, 2026
Marriage is Going Extinct

Marriage once stood as a nearly universal life milestone — the expected transition from youth to adulthood, family, and social stability. But today, millions of young adults are rethinking if marriage even belongs in their future. While it’s dramatic to call marriage *extinct*, the trend lines suggest we are living through a historic transformation in how this generation views traditional commitment — one with cultural, economic, and demographic implications.

Marriage Rates Are at Historic Lows

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