Recent searches show that, in general, the Brazilians are dissatisfied with love life and the Z generation seems to be most of the complaints
Letícia, 21prepared for another first appointment. Caprha in makeup, puts one of your best clothes, think about accessories and things to say if the subject is over. He left the house around 20:00, there is no time to return, but close to 22:30, he can’t take it anymore.
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Henrique, even from 21On the other side of the table, he even found the young woman beautiful and interesting, but she expected to feel something more immediate. He also carefully prepared for the night, however, he already wants to leave and he feels that all the meetings lately are all: many expectations and little delivery. Leticia and Henry wanted their love life to train, but something always seems to disturb the process and do not know exactly what it is.
Young people, both of Generation Z, are not alone in their agony. The survey conducted by the Survey Center on American Life in 2024 discovered that 56% of generation adults Z said they were involved in a romantic relationship at some point in adolescence. This represents a considerable change in relation to previous generations, when attending teenagers it was much more common. More than three Baby Boomer bedrooms (78%) and Generation X (76%) reported having had a boyfriend or girl during adolescence.
Currently, 44% of the men of generation Z say they have no relationship experience during adolescence – double the rate observed among the oldest men.
Already women have already been related to the trends of relationships, but for a very specific reason. The research conducted by the appointment app Bumblewho interviewed more than 40,000 people, including many of the Z generation, reveals it Young women are becoming more assertive to what they want and less willing to make unwanted concessions. In addition, 52% of them consider themselves romantic and 37% say that the lack of romanticism negatively affects their love life.
Loves the life of the Brazilians
When we join both genres, in this regard, we have Brazil as the country with the population is less satisfied with love and sexual life among Latin American. The new global research of the IPSOS Institute, Loves the satisfaction of life (Satisfaction for love life) 2025, which presents the data on how satisfied people are with love, sex life and relationships, has shown that although the Brazilians are more loved than the result of 2024, Brazil is the country that is more below in the satisfaction index of love life* among the Latin American.
The research also stressed that the Z generation is the one that feels less loved and the second most dissatisfied with love life (behind only baby boomer). The result is impressive, considering that experts expected young people to be happier and more resolved than the elderly population, considering all social progress.
However, in an interview with EarthThe spokesman Rafael Lindemeyer, director of Ipsos client, said that the economy also plays a key role in the confidence and safety of the Brazilians, affecting directly on their relationships.
“We had a year of 2024 as strengthening the economy, higher working rates, economic growth – factors that make Brazilians safer, safer, consequently more able to enjoy their relationships,” says Lindemeyer. This factor can explain why young people, and consequently are not yet so stable, could suffer to relate.
In addition, the relationship between income, level of education and satisfaction of love is evident. Lindemeyer explains that there is a trajectory of permanent construction, in which financial independence and maturity help in the quality of relationships. “We build relationships, we reach financial independence over time, among other factors, which help in relationships,” he says.
“Young people are starting a life for two, a life of discoveries and dreams, building this relationship. If we imagine average separations in 15 years, it is in the age group between 40-50 years that takes place for disappointments and this takes time for Meeting and starting again, “explains Lindemeyer. At 50, there is a new moment, with greater maturity, experience and financial security, which allows new relationships to emerge with expectations and different elements of young people.
Connected generation
For Ana Carolina Figueiredo Peixoto, psychologist and researcher at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Ufrj), this generation has become completely connected, which affects its way of interacting and relative.
“The constant search for instant gratification makes it difficult to build deep and significant relationships,” he says. In addition, exposure to social networks and appointments applications contributes to the superficiality of relationships and frustration in the face of non -realistic expectations.
The intense use of technology has redefined social dynamics, making the interactions faster and less personal. “Young people find themselves less, speak less on the phone and build bonds through short messages,” observes. This new form of communication directly affects the way they perceive love and sex, giving priority to practicality at the expense of emotional depth.
Factors such as anxiety and depression also play a significant role in reducing interest in relationships and sex. “Anxiety intensifies the fear of social judgment, while depression causes apathy and isolation,” explains the psychologist. As a result, many young people priority to self -care and avoid relationships to preserve their mental well -being.
Another relevant aspect is the appreciation of individuality and personal freedom. Ana Carolina underlines that the Z generation questioned traditional relationship models and prefers to explore new forms of connection. “Many young people opt for random or remaining relationships, looking for autonomy and flexibility”, he underlines.
The awareness of consent and sexual health also has an impact on the way the generation experiences sex. “Damage given priority to respect for limits, clear communication and responsibility,” says the expert.
New relationship dynamics
For Tamara Zanotelli, a sexologist and sexual therapist, these changes in social attitudes and the appreciation of consent, as mentioned by Ana Carolina, has transformed the dynamics of relationships. “Although it is positive that young people are more aware of consent and communication, this has also generated insecurities on how to commit themselves emotionally,” he says.
The economic factors also weigh on the equation. “Financial instability causes many young people to prioritize their career and independence, the postponement or evident more serious amorous commitments”, strengthens Tamara. “The search for financial stability and professional growth makes many young people who postpone lasting commitments,” he adds.
Sexual also indicates the influence of pornography and digital culture on the construction of sexual expectations. “Facilitated access to pornographic content has modeled the vision of young people on sex, often creating non -realistic performance and appearance patterns,” he warns.
In addition, the appointments apps, which favor quick and superficial interactions, can contribute to the difficulty of establishing deeper relationships. “Exposure to pornographic content creates non -realistic models, reducing the appreciation of authentic emotional connections,” warns the psychologist.
In conclusion, professionals say that the growing appreciation of individuality and freedom led young people to rethink traditional relationship models. “Many choose to explore more flexible connections or simply give priority to their self -knowledge before committing to someone else,” concludes Tamara.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
