Globally, the reasons for not dating or marrying can be condensed into two

1. Individualization
2. Online
This is a field where research has already been completed in universities
As urbanization progresses, communities are dissolving
In the past, people dated and married within their communities
In neighborhoods, schools, through acquaintances, organizations, or social groups
Since people met through mutual connections, the encounters were verified, and because everyone knew each other, people couldn't act recklessly, leading to serious relationships
However, currently, apps and SNS have replaced communities
Photos and profiles exist on the borderline between lies and exaggeration
In the past, even if someone's looks were lacking, there were many opportunities to see other charms
Now, because verification is difficult, people only look for simple and clear things like looks and credentials
Due to this trend, "likes" are concentrated on only a few people
Thanks to online anonymity, a small number of people can engage in cherry-picking
In particular, as men meet many women, the standards of many women continue to rise
If they marry an average man or woman, the woman is dissatisfied with the man, and the man is dissatisfied with the woman's attitude
The explosion of this issue is what led to the "Pong-pong" phenomenon
This is an irreversible trend; dating and marriage are disappearing, while one-night stands are increasing significantly
Sexual minorities are seeing a massive boom
It was said that you need to date a lot to marry well, but the number of dating experiences and divorce rates are proportional
If people think dating is easy, they also think divorce is easy
The end of free love is the end of dating and marriage
Ultimately, monogamy and patriarchal systems were the best choices for humanity at the time to ensure human survival
Europe and the US adapted in their own way by transitioning from marriage to cohabitation, and from cohabitation to one-night stands over a long period, but because Korea experienced "compressed growth" even in this regard, the birth rate is also dramatic