Morara Kebaso: Why Gen Zs are turning away from marriage

Activist Morara Kebaso has explained why he believes many young people, especially Gen Z, are becoming less interested in marriage and long-term relationships.

In an Interview with Chaxy on Saturday, April 11, 2025, Kebaso shared his views on modern relationships, saying that many young people are choosing to avoid deep commitment because of emotional pressure and stress.

He suggested that relationships today often come with high expectations that can be difficult for couples to manage.

“So if they can avoid problems by not being too intertwined in a relationship that demands too much commitment from them, they prefer that,” Morara stated.

He also explained that many Gen Z individuals prefer to step away from relationships quickly when challenges arise, rather than staying through conflict.

According to him, this reflects a growing preference for personal peace and reduced emotional strain over long-term commitment.

“In fact, they prefer to lose the relationship. If it doesn’t work out well, they even break up. It doesn’t involve court cases. They don’t go to court. They don’t go anywhere. You just let them talk,” he highlighted.

Social media and relationship expectations

Morara further pointed out that social media has influenced how relationships are seen today. He noted that many couples present an image of happiness online, while their real experiences may be very different. This, he said, can create unrealistic expectations for young people who are watching from the outside.

He added that this gap between appearance and reality may contribute to reduced trust in modern relationships. As a result, some young people feel uncertain about whether long-term commitment is still practical or desirable.

Morara also clarified that he does not encourage people to give up on relationships or marriage, but rather observes the current trend among young people.

“I always tell them to go slow,”he noted.

Emotional impact of relationships

Morara Kebaso also mentioned that relationships can sometimes affect personal growth and emotional well-being.

He explained that some young people feel that romantic relationships can take time and energy away from their goals, leading them to delay or avoid serious commitments like marriage.

“You know, someone just comes to your life and by the time they leave, they leave with you. You are only left there physically, but they’ve taken your hope, they’ve taken your spirit,” Morara said.

However, he also noted that a continued decline in long-term relationships could have social consequences in the future, including changes in family structures and community life. He referenced global examples where declining marriage rates have raised concerns about population and social stability.

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