The Death of Romance: Why Gen Z is Giving Up on Dating | The Deep

11/09/2025 13 min
The Death of Romance: Why Gen Z is Giving Up on Dating | The Deep

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Hey Guys,We wrote this script before watching the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was known for many things, but he was most proud of being a husband and a father. His mission went beyond winning votes, he passionately advocated for marriage and family as a core fabric of our country, a message he preached to thousands of young Americans. If you see this, please pray for his soul, his wife, and his two kids. --The LOOPcastThe Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigonGen-Z is having a hard time dating... and for good reason. With widely polarized values, the rise of online dating, and a generation of divorced parents, Gen-Z is struggling to find their courage. Erika breaks down the statistics, the causes, and the possible solutions to Gen-Z's situationship with dating. Is Romance dead? Find out on this episode of the Deep.00:00 – Romance is dead?02:44 – Taylor Frigon Capital Management04:17 – What happened to dating?05:50 – Marinating in Failed Love Stories07:10 – Liberal vs Conservative = Female vs Male08:03 – The Dating system is Broken09:35 – Courage over cynicism: How to Fix It11:34 – Romance isn't Dead it's Dormant12:42 – ConclusionSubscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

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