Is Marriage Still Worth It? Why Younger Generations Are Waiting Longer

Marriage used to feel like the obvious next step: meet someone, get married, buy a house, have kids, live happily ever after. But for younger generations, that timeline is looking a little more like… optional.

In this episode, we’re asking whether marriage is still worth it and why people are getting married later—or choosing not to marry at all. Terri thinks Tyerra’s generation might be too picky. Tyerra’s response? She’d rather be picky than settle for a marriage that makes her miserable. Fair enough. 😂

We debate whether previous generations stayed in unhappy marriages longer, whether getting married later means knowing yourself (and what you want) better, and if today’s dating culture has made finding “the one” harder. We also get into divorce, prenups, separate bank accounts, staying together for the kids, and what people actually gain from marriage in 2026.

Because maybe marriage isn’t outdated—maybe our standards for marriage have changed.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• Why Millennials and Gen Z are waiting longer to get married
• Are younger generations too picky—or just refusing to settle?
• Is marriage still worth it?
• Did previous generations tolerate more in relationships?
• Divorce, prenups & separate bank accounts
• Should couples ever stay together for the kids?
• Are open marriages the future—or a hard no?
• Is marriage simply not for everyone?

So, are we giving up on marriage… or finally getting better at choosing who we marry? 💍

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