In this era of the Outer Star Realm, the marriage system has long since collapsed.
Without stable marriage contracts, there are no stable families, and few people are willing to have the next generation.
The world is incredibly chaotic, and most people don't know what tomorrow will bring. This has also led most people to get used to indulgence and living in the moment.
In this era, people are accustomed to mating, but not to saying sweet words.
In this era, even a phrase like "I like you" is such a luxury. No one speaks of love.
Of course, in a large human society, as some open up, others remain conservative. Some stand in the middle.
This is true in any era. Humans always divide into different factions. If everyone thought the same, society would become terrifying.
Without dialectic and conflict, once society makes a mistake, it is catastrophic.
