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Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, TV shows and movies often depicted marriage as mundane or even darkly problematic. The cultural narrative painted suburban life and stable families with a somewhat negative brush, contributing to skepticism toward marriage. Today, that narrative appears to be shifting, with the media beginning to portray marriage and family life in a more positive light, aligning with the recent data suggesting a "renewal" of marriage.
This reimagining could be an unconscious response to the earlier demonization, fostering a more genuine appreciation for stability and tradition among younger generations.