Why Is Marriage Less Attractive Than Ever?

婚姻为何变得前所未有的缺乏吸引力?

The Opinions

2025-10-29

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What’s the problem with marriage? That depends on whom you ask. The Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad is joined by the Opinion writer Jessica Grose and the author Glynnis MacNicol to discuss the current shift away from marriage and romantic relationships, and what these cultural changes mean for our society at large. Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
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