Home alone: the relationship recession
Nov 11, 2025•25 min
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Episode description
People are spurning marriage and any other kind of romantic relationship in record numbers. Our correspondents explore the non-dating market. The rise of AI companions could also have profound implications for society. And why tobacco companies are thriving.
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