Unfortunately, lack of affordability leads to less possibilities to participate in social activities. The state of economy affects people and their mental wellbeing.
Dinners, festivals, weddings and other activities are not luxury, but something that each person should be able to attend. Social life is important as it affects person's relations with others, mental health, creativity, and social integrity.
Ignoring the problem should never be an option. Bringing attention to it is the first step. Another one is to look for solutions to address it. https://fortune.com/2026/03/17/financial-loneliness-gen-z-millennials-skipping-social-events-money-constraints-cfp-board-report/
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