r/OlderGenZ

The one closest to me closed around 2012/13, but I had stopped going there after about 2010 due to Redbox being the more convenient option. Heck even my public library had some good options. What about you guys?

Whether it’s a wedding event or just casual outings on vacations, I see more day by day that people are too busy taking photos and videos and making reels when they are missing the actual moment and enjoying it. They are more stressed taking proper photos and reels just to post on Instagram or social media. At this point do people even wear clothes that they like or is just for the attention and approval of others compliments.

I work in retail and a lot of both my male and female coworkers are obsessed with having kids. I (29M) am terrified of having kids. Honestly, I still are.

When I was in my early 20s, in two separate occasions, I had crushes on women who rejected my advances. It was fine, but then, I found out they both got pregnant a year after they rejected me. I WAS SO HAPPY! If they haven't rejected me, I would have been the father. I feel if that happens now to Gen Z, they would have gone in depression mode.

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask: what do you miss most about school?

I know a lot of us—including myself—didn't always enjoy it. For me, it's the memories, whether they were good or bad. I graduated in 2020, and now that I'm an adult, I find myself looking back on those school days more often.

One thing I really miss is having a set routine and structure that I didn't have to create for myself. Life also felt a lot simpler back then, with fewer responsibilities, like not having to worry about finding a job or paying bills.

Looking back, elementary and middle school especially felt so much simpler. I'm glad I got to experience those years when I did. I honestly don't think I could imagine going through school today with AI and social media being at their peak. It seems like students today have a very different experience than we did.

I also miss things like field trips, field days, and movie days in class. But I definitely don't miss studying for exams, doing homework, or sitting through boring classes!

What about you? What do you miss most about school, if anything?

This might be just me but I kinda feel like I dont do a lotttt of stuff that people do nowadays. I don't keep up with shows/movies etc, have a celebrity that I fawn over, watch a lot of sports etc

I also dont have the same ideals or opinions like most people around me. I dont understand the hookup culture or everything thats wrong with romance/relationships nowadays.

I also feel like I can't have deep conversations with most people cause they have all formed their views thru social media alone and have never tried to argue with themselves abt whether thats right or wrong acc to them. Much of this generation dont even feel like they have duty to take care of their own family!!!

I think I would probably get along with millennials a lot better cause most of them seem mature and have relationships/ friendships etc that were actually pure and were not the result of one person taking advantage of the other. Most of them also seem to have a strong sense of duty and dont go dilly dallying with random strangers.

I dont mean this to be a sad post or anything, I have a small friend circle that I am really close to and family who would support me no matter what...

Just felt like I am the odd one out on a regular basis

26m, need some advice. I'm curious what approach to take. A general consensus between my friends is that I'm great at making friends, but horrid at initiating relationships which is where my question is. If I were to be bullshittin with you at the bar and you seem cool, would you rather I be straight up as in hey I think you're cool, I'm single and looking for something at the moment if you're free next week, or would you rather us hangout as friends a few times before I ask if you're available for a date? The last girlfriend I had was 6 years ago so I haven't had much experience dating being a bit older now. I haven't had much luck with dating apps so I don't use them but as far as shooting my shot goes I've asked maybe 4 or 5 people out the past year and all have been a negative.

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