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Young adults who embrace "lying flatism" also tend to see romantic relationships as unnecessary for happiness (www.psypost.org)

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Lying flatism is a trending philosophy that has emerged in China and is practiced by young adults who choose to live a minimalist lifestyle and reject the pressures of society. Lying flatists refuse to participate in consumerist lifestyles, such as pursuing high-paying jobs, purchasing material possessions, getting married, or having children. They believe that personal efforts are no longer effective in improving their lives due to structural and societal factors.

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[–] azureeight@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

I had heard of lying flatism vaugely and I think a lot of people I know live this way, if they don't specifically label it. I'm partnered up, but it's more that it's cheaper for us all to live together and we get along than some drive to pair up in the normal sense. It's living in a 'city is expensive and we like each other enough to share a small space'.

They believe that personal efforts are no longer effective in improving their lives due to structural and societal factors.

I mean, yeah. Yeah I can feel that. 😩