According to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics, not only are divorce rates continuing to rise (in 2021, they increased by 13.2% over the previous year), but the highest number of divorces and separations took place among people between 40 and 49 years old.Īnyone who enters the dating scene as an adult - especially after having been part of a couple for many years - will soon learn that, in just a few years, technology has revolutionized how people meet and relate to each other. What these shows seem to ignore (unlike the very popular and celebrated First Dates) is that 20-somethings aren’t the only demographic in the dating and singles world.
However, the vast majority of shows feature young, classically beautiful contestants. One only needs to glance at Netflix to see that shows about meeting potential partners are a major part of streaming entertainment.