Relevant Magazine
84% of Gen Z Wants Deeper Connection. Their Attachment Anxiety Is Getting in the Way
Wednesday, May 13, 2026Modern dating has created a strange contradiction for Gen Z: Young adults want deeper emotional connection, but many are struggling to tolerate the vulnerability required to build it. Hinge’s 2025 D.A.T.E. Report found that 84% of Gen Z daters want deeper intimacy, yet Gen Z users are significantly more hesitant than millennials to initiate emotionally…