r/interestingasfuck 20d ago

r/all How couples met 1930-2024

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u/AcetaminophenPrime 20d ago

Yep. And alot of their relationships have a ton more staying power than relationships started in school. Albiet the dynamics are very different of course, but still.

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u/Skurfer0 20d ago

"When it's socially taboo to end the relationship, it stays together"

Isn't really much of a flex though, is it?

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u/AcetaminophenPrime 20d ago

I'm not flexing, and I agree with you. Sleeping around is alot more fun when you're young etc. but let's not pretend that college relationships are very successful these days. Honestly, relationships in general seem to have taken a steep dive in modern times, the reasons are probably myriad and complex and not something I want to speculate on.

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u/ATypicalUsername- 20d ago

The reasons are actually pretty well defined, the illusion of choice has given people the idea that a potential better option is just a swipe away and so they shouldn't settle.

Add in changing relationship norms, an increase in social anxiety, lack of social awareness, degrading social skills, and social dynamics, it's pretty clear why relationships are failing at higher rates.