Gen Z couple realized 'people over 35' don't share their location and say it's a clear generational divide

Over the years, partners have taken up different practices to enhance their relationships. Of late, Gen Z couples are looking at the little things that assure them of their partner’s care and concern. Even something as simple as asking for their location to ensure safety, or giving one’s location to build trust, matters to younger people. However, the previous generations beg to differ. Maya and Hunter (@maya.and.hunter), a Gen Z duo, were stunned to learn that “people over 35” don’t share their locations, and they couldn’t believe how much it is frowned upon by many older people. 

Sharing in a video, Hunter mentioned that for older generations, the idea of sharing your location with your partner is like a “prison sentence.” They recalled how every time they spoke to an middle-aged person, they would get worked up about the fact that Hunter and Maya had real-time knowledge of each other’s whereabouts. Moreover, when they revealed it to fellow Gen Z couples, it seemed like a valid thing to do. Maya assured that the whole purpose is to ensure safety over everything else, but even then, something about this whole practice doesn’t sit right with millennials and Gen Xers. 

When the duo tried to analyze the reactions they received, they discovered that most people over 35 years of age had a “big issue or privacy violation” with the concept of sharing a location. And they’re not really wrong. A survey conducted by All About Cookies revealed that around 62% of Americans share their location, but the habit is more prominent among younger people. 75% of Gen Zs enable location sharing on their phones, making their group 4 times more likely to reveal their whereabouts as compared to other generations. As Hunter and Maya mentioned, 78% of people share the same reason (which is safety) while the remaining percentage is split between different reasons, including work, convenience, and so on.

49% of Americans check someone’s location every day. However, when it comes to couples, a majority (73%) do monthly checks over daily ones. So it’s not as possessive or awkward, but more of a safety measure. Sharing her personal opinion about it, Maya remarked, “I feel with my family, friends, and people I trust, I don’t care if they see where I’m going.” The video ended with the couple still confused and unable to understand why. However, the internet had some opinions. @usernam15725 shared, “It’s just strange to want to know where your partner is.” @copperfieldcat noted, “I’m 51 and this definition feels like controlling behavior. Doesn’t belong in a healthy relationship.” 

@a_n1ko remarked, “Location sharing just seems toxic. If for some reason you don’t know where your partner is… just ask?” Others, however, were supportive of the idea. @niki.saxton said, “I’m almost 37. No partner, but I always share my location with my best friend. It’s a safety thing.” @thebeachingbrunette wrote, “My fiancé and I share our locations. My best friend and I also do. We’ve been together for eight years and it has never really had anything to do with trust.” @cammack19 noted, “My husband calls it the ‘Find my wife app.’ He uses it to track when I leave work so he can start cooking and have dinner ready because my schedule varies.” 

You can follow Maya and Hunter (@maya.and.hunter) on TikTok for more content on relationships and lifestyle. 

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