Have you ever contemplated what our generation will be remembered for in the decades to come? This question often crosses my mind.
While there are numerous positive aspects we could be celebrated for, history has shown that the negative tends to endure the test of time more than the positive.
My primary concern is that our generation might be remembered as the one that abandoned love. We engage in dating for the sake of dating, seemingly forgetting how to truly love—a notion that’s absurd. Most individuals have not grasped a genuine understanding of love; instead, they’ve embraced a flawed interpretation.
Generation-Y appears to be the first generation distancing itself from conventional views on romantic relationships. The pivotal question remains: Will we be recognized as the first generation to embrace a more logical and rational approach to love, or will we be remembered as the generation that gave up on it entirely?
The decision, I suppose, lies with each one of us.
We prioritize instant gratification over everything else:
The prevalent trend among Generation-Yers is the pursuit of instant gratification. We’ve grown up and continue to thrive in a culture that grants us instant access to almost anything.
From ordering food with a few clicks to finding distractions in the form of phone apps when bored, our culture prizes convenience—a modern-day luxury unknown to previous generations. However, the challenge arises when instant gratification becomes a habit, seeping into our love lives. Love isn’t meant to be experienced in an instant but over a lifetime.
We’ve cultivated a culture centered around drugs and alcohol:
This aligns with our culture’s inclination toward instant gratification. Drugs and alcohol often serve as the most common form of self-medication.
In times of sadness or discontent, we turn to drinks. When stressed or overwhelmed, some may resort to more intense substances. While not everyone engages in these behaviors, it’s a prevalent trend among our generation. Unfortunately, these substances can become love’s adversaries, creating an illusion of heightened emotions and intense love. In reality, this only confuses us, leading us to believe love is solely about the intense feelings, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
We engage in promiscuity to a significant extent:
To varying degrees, most individuals have multiple partners each year. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying sex, promiscuity often leaves us feeling empty.
What starts as an exciting and gratifying experience ends up amplifying our sense of loneliness. Moreover, it complicates the search for genuine love, turning sex into a sport. When sex loses its uniqueness and becomes just another trivial encounter, making love and finding emotional fulfillment become challenging.
We’re becoming increasingly egocentric:
