Gen Z Looks at Life Differently

As Gen Z-ers shift into their late 20’s, there are those who have taken a walk down the aisle and learned they didn’t like marriage as much as they thought they might. And while this group has some similarities to others seeking a divorce, as a group, there are some big differences from previous generations, as well.

Gen Z: Life and Marriage 

One important  note is that Gen Z-ers have been more likely than previous generations to delay getting married. The reasons for this are varied, and include:

1. They think education and employment are more important goals;
2. Women are less likely to depend financially on men;
3. Romance and dating are on a downward trend.

For some, though, putting off big moves and decisions has become a way of life. A rudimentary sense of discontent pervades as individuals lack focus on many areas of life, from personal health and romantic relationships to creative pursuits and career goals. They survived the pandemic, economic woes, and more during their formative years, so having a wait-and-see attitude about the future seems reasonable. Their jobs, to a large extent, lead to anxiety and burnout instead of satisfaction. Only roughly half report having good mental health, with many blaming their jobs for their unhappiness. Why commit to something else—like marriage– when previous commitments haven’t worked out as planned?

More than half of them find little importance in their jobs or education, leaving Gen Z-ers unmotivated. That circles into reduced drive and feelings of commitment to the job. They describe themselves as stuck and hopeless, with no reason to believe that hard work and sacrifice will ever pay off. When they see older people who are buried in outrageous amounts of debt next to companies who no longer pledge to provide decent health care and pensions, they wonder why they should bother.

The Gen Z “Story” 

All of this transfers over to relationships. Many Gen Z-ers are not putting much effort into developing romantic connections, with over half admitting that they budget nothing toward dating on a monthly basis. Kinda hard to get married under those circumstances! Those that do marry feel unrestrained about declaring that their emotional needs and mental health aren’t in good shape, and they look for a quick out (This, they are decisive about). Not unexpectedly, many of these couples have postponed having children, so those divorce complications are eliminated. And because their marriages have been short and the property accruals minimal, it can be a simple matter to get out and move on. Rather than viewing divorce as a heart-stopping catastrophe of some kind, Gen Z-ers see it as merely another chapter in their life story. It is what it is.

Let’s Get it Done 

The experienced Boca Raton divorce attorneys at WiseLieberman understand that every divorcing couple has unique circumstances and goals.  Whatever yours are, we can help. Schedule a confidential consultation in our Boca Raton office and let’s get it done!

Source:

forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/08/24/why-gen-z-is-delaying-major-life-events—and-what-it-means-for-work/