Why Are Young People Not Dating?

“Dating apps are a good tool if we remember they are just that—a tool—and focus on meeting the people behind the profiles. We have to use them wisely, without unrealistic expectations.” — Grace Heng

In a world of dating apps, instant messaging and limitless profiles, why are so many singles still choosing no one? In Singapore, two in five youths aged 22 to 29 have never been in a relationship—a statistic that feels both surprising and quietly familiar.

Host June and Grace Heng, founder of Sacred Companion SG, unpack what lies beneath modern dating culture and single life today. Is it a lack of time, a fear of vulnerability, or the fatigue of starting over? Or is it something deeper—the challenge of building genuine connections in a fast-paced, swipe-driven world?

For those navigating single life, this episode explores a question that lingers not just who to choose, but whether we are truly ready to choose at all.

Interested to find out more www.sacredcompanionsg.com.

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