A new study from Stanford University reveals that online platforms are now the most common place to meet partners, prompting questions about modern romance.
The Shift to Online Dating
Research from Stanford University indicates a significant shift in how couples meet, with the internet now surpassing traditional venues like work, school, and social gatherings.
This change raises questions about the impact of dating apps on our approach to romantic relationships and whether finding a partner has become easier or more complex as a result.
Generation Z and Relationship Futures
The podcast will also explore the relationship prospects of Generation Z, considering the growing political divide between young men and women.
Reduced societal pressure to marry young and a diminished stigma around remaining single are providing greater freedom of choice, with individuals prioritizing fulfilling relationships over societal expectations.
Sex and Media Narratives
The discussion will address media concerns about declining sexual activity among young people, examining the data and comparing trends across generations.
The podcast will question whether reported declines in sexual encounters are a cause for alarm, and explore the experiences of millennials and older generations.
Loneliness and the Search for Connection
The episode will also consider the experiences of those who feel lonely and lack close relationships, despite actively seeking partners.
It will explore whether romantic relationships are the only way to fulfill fundamental needs for intimacy, support, and security, and critique societal models that prioritize coupledom.
Where to Find the Podcast
The “Co to będzie” podcast is available on YouTube (new episodes Thursdays at 6 PM), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Gazeta.pl homepage (Thursdays at 8 PM).
Spin-off episodes, “Co mi to da” with Miłosz Wiatrowski-Bujacz and “Co to ma znaczyć” with Marta Nowak, are released bi-weekly on Mondays at 6 PM on the same channels.