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6 Classic Gen-X Values That Have Tragically Disappeared From Modern Marriages


Published on 2025-01-07 11:44:29 - YourTango
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  • Gen-X, once forgotten, holds the ground between the useful traditions of the Boomers and the necessary social changes of Millennials and younger generations. In this way, Gen-X is both the keeper of the flame and the blazer of new trails.

The article from YourTango discusses how Generation X's approach to marriage has evolved, highlighting several values that have seemingly diminished over time. It points out that Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980, initially valued independence, privacy, and a more egalitarian partnership in marriage. However, these values have been overshadowed by modern pressures and changes in societal norms. Key points include the disappearance of privacy due to technology, the shift from egalitarian to more traditional roles due to economic pressures, the decline in commitment as divorce becomes more normalized, and the loss of the 'work ethic' in relationships where effort and compromise are less emphasized. The article suggests that while Gen X started with ideals of mutual respect and shared responsibilities, these have been eroded by contemporary life's complexities, leading to marriages that might lack the depth and resilience once aspired to by this generation.

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