31/05/2026
A new global survey of 14,380 adults across the U.S., U.K., Latin America, the EU, Australia, and South Africa, conducted by analytics firm MyIQ and provided to Fortune, found that nearly half of adults aged 18 to 34 say being single feels more peaceful than being in a relationship.
Studies show loneliness and isolation from not having a partner carry as much health risk and concern as long-term smoking,” he said. “This is avoidance dressed up as self-care. -- Jason Fierstein
As date-night costs near $200, young people are reframing single life as a deliberate, lower-cost, lower-stress lifestyle they call "solo maxxing."