Only 1 in 3 Young Adults Are Actively Dating — Even Though Most Want a Serious Relationship

For years, the assumption has been that young adults have simply lost interest in commitment — but a major national survey suggests the diagnosis was wrong.According to the Institute for Family Studies’ 2026 State of Our Unions report, only about 30% of unmarried young adults ages 22 to 35 are actively dating — even though most say they want a serious relationship and expect to get married someday.Researchers surveyed more than 5,200 unmarried young adults and found what they’re call