Jackie Combs says internet and celebrity divorces shape Gen Z marriage expectations
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Updated · CNBC · May 1
Jackie Combs says internet and celebrity divorces shape Gen Z marriage expectations
6 articles · Updated · CNBC · May 1
Combs, a matrimonial lawyer at Blank Rome, cited surveys showing 84% of Hinge daters want deeper connections and 78% of Gen Z values financial responsibility in partners.
She said social media and public celebrity break-ups have helped normalise divorce, making younger adults more pragmatic about marriage and contributing to increased interest in prenuptial agreements among her clients.
Combs urged Gen Z to seek advice from qualified professionals, warning that unverified social media guidance on relationships, finances or divorce can have serious personal consequences.
Will Gen Z’s financial pragmatism and prenups create stronger marriages or just more orderly divorces?
Why are digitally-native Gen Z men adopting more traditional marriage views than even Baby Boomers?
As Gen Z seeks AI love advice and prenups, are they engineering romance or just planning for its failure?