[Survey on Modern Marriage Values] 1 in 3 Respondents Say "Marriage is Not Necessary" — What is Their Ideal "Distance with a Partner"?
Lismi Co., Ltd., provider of the chat fortune-telling app, surveyed 811 people aged 20-59 on their marriage values. 30.9% of respondents deemed marriage unnecessary, with 'securing personal time' being the top reason. While preferring single life for hobbies, over 60% still desire a partner, favoring 'free romantic relationships' over legal marriage.
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Lismi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; CEO: Shiyo Nishimura), which provides the chat fortune-telling app 'Lismi' (https://lismi.jp/), conducted a survey of 811 men and women aged 20–59 nationwide to understand the reality of diversifying modern marriage values. This survey revealed a segment of people who prioritize their own time without being fixated on marriage, as well as the 'distance' they desire from a partner.
### Survey Summary
1. The percentage of people who responded that marriage is 'not necessary' in life was 30.9%.
2. The most common reason for not needing marriage was 'securing personal time and pace' at 50.4%, significantly ahead of other reasons.
3. Among the 'marriage-not-necessary' group, 63.2% prioritized 'personal hobbies' as what they want to focus on in life.
4. 62.2% of the 'marriage-not-necessary' group desire a partner, with 'free romantic relationship' being the most ideal form at 27.1%.
### Key Findings
#### 1. 30.9% say marriage is 'not necessary'
In an era where lifestyle choices are expanding, how do people think about the fundamental necessity of marriage? According to the survey, 17.8% said it is 'absolutely necessary' and 44.5% said it is 'somewhat necessary,' totaling 62.3% in the 'marriage-necessary' group. Conversely, 24.6% said 'not very necessary' and 6.3% said 'not necessary at all,' totaling 30.9% in the 'marriage-not-necessary' group. It seems that 'not getting married' is becoming established as one of the general values.
#### 2. The top reason: 'Securing personal time and pace' (50.4%)
When asked why they don't find marriage necessary, the top answer was 'Because I want to do what I want at my own time and pace' at 50.4%. This was followed by 'Because I am not good at living with someone else' (31.8%) and 'Because I don't want my disposable income to decrease' (24.2%). The high percentage for wanting to do what they like indicates that the freedom to use time for oneself without worrying about others is valued above all else.
#### 3. 'Personal Hobbies' stands out at 63.2%
When comparing what people want to prioritize in their lives, 63.2% of the 'marriage-not-necessary' group chose 'personal hobbies (solo activities, etc.),' a strikingly high percentage. In contrast, while 'personal hobbies' was also the top choice for the 'marriage-necessary' group (46.4%), their interests were more dispersed among 'savings/asset formation' (32.1%), 'time with family' (32.1%), and 'career' (25.7%).
#### 4. 62.2% desire a partner; 'Free romantic relationship' is the ideal at 27.1%
Does prioritizing solo time mean they don't want romance or connection with others? Interestingly, only 23.2% said they 'do not need a partner at all.' In total, 62.2% desired some form of partnership. The most common ideal was a 'free romantic relationship' (27.1%), showing that many seek connection without being bound by the traditional framework of 'marriage.'
### Survey Summary
1. The percentage of people who responded that marriage is 'not necessary' in life was 30.9%.
2. The most common reason for not needing marriage was 'securing personal time and pace' at 50.4%, significantly ahead of other reasons.
3. Among the 'marriage-not-necessary' group, 63.2% prioritized 'personal hobbies' as what they want to focus on in life.
4. 62.2% of the 'marriage-not-necessary' group desire a partner, with 'free romantic relationship' being the most ideal form at 27.1%.
### Key Findings
#### 1. 30.9% say marriage is 'not necessary'
In an era where lifestyle choices are expanding, how do people think about the fundamental necessity of marriage? According to the survey, 17.8% said it is 'absolutely necessary' and 44.5% said it is 'somewhat necessary,' totaling 62.3% in the 'marriage-necessary' group. Conversely, 24.6% said 'not very necessary' and 6.3% said 'not necessary at all,' totaling 30.9% in the 'marriage-not-necessary' group. It seems that 'not getting married' is becoming established as one of the general values.
#### 2. The top reason: 'Securing personal time and pace' (50.4%)
When asked why they don't find marriage necessary, the top answer was 'Because I want to do what I want at my own time and pace' at 50.4%. This was followed by 'Because I am not good at living with someone else' (31.8%) and 'Because I don't want my disposable income to decrease' (24.2%). The high percentage for wanting to do what they like indicates that the freedom to use time for oneself without worrying about others is valued above all else.
#### 3. 'Personal Hobbies' stands out at 63.2%
When comparing what people want to prioritize in their lives, 63.2% of the 'marriage-not-necessary' group chose 'personal hobbies (solo activities, etc.),' a strikingly high percentage. In contrast, while 'personal hobbies' was also the top choice for the 'marriage-necessary' group (46.4%), their interests were more dispersed among 'savings/asset formation' (32.1%), 'time with family' (32.1%), and 'career' (25.7%).
#### 4. 62.2% desire a partner; 'Free romantic relationship' is the ideal at 27.1%
Does prioritizing solo time mean they don't want romance or connection with others? Interestingly, only 23.2% said they 'do not need a partner at all.' In total, 62.2% desired some form of partnership. The most common ideal was a 'free romantic relationship' (27.1%), showing that many seek connection without being bound by the traditional framework of 'marriage.'