Generation Z labels tagged as “relational anarchy”

The latest trends in dating? Total anarchy – not the punk rock road.

A new report by sex-positive app Feeld and educator Ruby Rare found that more and more Zers choose traditional relationship models and translate them into something “relational anarchy”, and one in five people may not even realize it.

The relationship anarchy (or RA) created by Swedish writer Andie Nordgren in 2006 is a radical, anti-hierarchical, anti-capitalist love and connection.

As Nordgren points out in her manifesto, “The idea that love is a limited resource can only be true if it is limited to a couple.”

In other words, why should romance get the highest billing when your BFF, roommate, or creative collaborator may realize your soul better than your spouse?

“This is a style of relationships built on the principle of political anarchy. It’s intentional,” Pare explained in the study.

“You have to check your current relationships throughout your life and reflect and dive deeper. Are you just making a motion?”

Feeld’s findings show that Ra devotees report feeling less lonely and more supported — but that’s not all about public happiness and pillow conversations.

“Find out what your boundaries are,” Rare said. “But I don’t think building a relationship is about avoiding challenges.”

Rather than prioritizing sexual exclusivity or “Disney Fairy Tale Romance”, RA promotes shared care in all connections – romance or not.

“Will teach everyone the rules when you are young: One person in your life is everything to you,” Sam, a 33-year-old gender fluid music licensing administrator, told Wired in a recent interview.

People will feel more satisfied in relationships “if they can prioritize others based on what they want, and what they expect is what they expect.”

Target? Freedom is not perfect.

“A lot of people would tell me, ‘Oh, I wish I could be polygamous or anarchist, but I was too jealous,'” Rafwiend said. “It’s like, I’m jealous too… Actually, it’s really hard.”

However, many say it’s worth the mess.

As rare: “Human connections are messy in nature. The harder we try to embrace, the better we enjoy life.”

For the growing romanticists, relationship anarchy may be just an escape route.

Polygamy – and its close cousin, relationship anarchy – is not only related to love and liberation. It can also be practical.