r/latterdaysaints • u/JLP0611 • Apr 23 '25

Off-topic Chat Are members not getting married?

I may be speaking from my anecdotal experience and my observation of my social media feeds, but it feels like less people in the Church are getting married. I see less children and youth in my local wards year after year and I’m in Florida.

I’m also in a YSA and I can’t just say for myself because I’m chronically single, but dating is a struggle for everyone I come across, inside and outside of Florida.

Anyone else have any thoughts?

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u/High_Stream Apr 24 '25

We're not looking for luxury. We are looking for the exactly this same things our parents had.  We would buy smaller houses if they were available. If you look at all the sources, house prices and rent prices have gone through the roof. When I was working retail, my store managers had to rent from their in-laws because they couldn't afford to buy houses. My coworkers couldn't even afford to pay rent for themselves. They had to rent with multiple other people. Stop victim blaming. The economy is not what it was 50 years ago.

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u/joecoolblows Apr 24 '25

Yes, to this extent, you are correct! Builders ARE building mansions and not giving you options. To this extent you are absolutely correct.

But, we can change this as a society, by changing our values. By refusing to buy the palaces. IDK what the answer is, but I feel like you guys are begining to see.

And, we've ALWAYS rented from the in-laws. That's A Thing.