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Home alone: the relationship recession - The Intelligence from The Economist

Home alone: the relationship recession - The Intelligence from The Economist

Update: 2025-11-11
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People are spurning marriage and any other kind of romantic relationship in record numbers. Our correspondents explore the non-dating market. The rise of AI companions could also have profound implications for society. And why tobacco companies are thriving. 


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Home alone: the relationship recession - The Intelligence from The Economist

Home alone: the relationship recession - The Intelligence from The Economist