The Internet and Celebrity Divorces Are Shaping Gen Z’s Expectations of Marriage, Says Divorce Attorney—Here’s How

When it comes to dating, Gen Z is looking for something real. A majority, 84% say they want to find new ways to build deeper connections with the people they’re dating, according to a recent Hinge survey of more than 30,000 Hinge daters.

Young people thinking about taking their relationships to the next level may have a different view of marriage than previous generations, says matrimonial and family law attorney Jackie Combs of Blank Rome.

That’s because Gen Z grew up in the digital world with “greater access to information,” she says, “even more than what my generation or prior generations had.”  

Here’s how that’s affected their attitude toward marriage, she says.

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"The Internet and Celebrity Divorces Are Shaping Gen Z’s Expectations of Marriage, Says Divorce Attorney—Here’s How," by Gili Malinsky was published in CNBC Make It on May 1, 2026.