Reported 7 months ago
Reports from Japanese media indicate a significant increase in matchmaking activities among older adults aged 50 and above post-COVID-19, with a motivation to seek companionship and not die alone due to the pandemic's impact. Statistics from the Japan Matchmaking Introductions Association show a 20% to 30% rise in marriages of over-50s since 2020. Reasons include fear of lifelong loneliness due to the pandemic, desire for a second chance post-childrearing, and unease about the future following a spouse's death. The pandemic, along with changing demographics and rising divorce rates among older adults, have contributed to the surge in matchmaking, with even seniors who never used dating apps now actively seeking partners online.
Source: YAHOO