World News for Students of English

15-01-2026 07:00

More adults live alone and don’t have a partner. In the United States, about half of young men and women don’t have a partner.

The number of single people grows because some adults stop dating for some time, like during the pandemic. People miss learning how to meet someone and handle rejection. Phones and online apps also change dating. People can choose partners with rules about jobs, education, or height. These rules make it harder to find a partner. Women often want men with good jobs and respect.

Many single people like being alone, but most want a partner. Some people feel sad or lonely when they cannot meet the right person. This change also affects society, for example, people want smaller houses, and there are fewer babies. Experts don’t know when this will stop.

Difficult words: dating (spending time with someone you like to be your partner), rejection (when someone says no to you), society (a large group of people living together in a place).

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