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Just when you thought climate change couldn’t possibly ruin one more thing, surprise! It’s also melting your love life. According to a grim new UN report, global warming isn’t just frying forests and flooding cities — it’s torching human relationships too. Because apparently, when the planet overheats, so does everyone’s patience.

The UN, in a bold move of stating the tragically obvious, revealed that climate stress — from natural disasters to economic upheaval — is now a leading factor behind rising breakups, domestic conflicts, and general “I can’t even with you” vibes. Turns out nothing kills romance faster than fighting over where the emergency generator went while your street’s underwater.

Context? The connection between environmental collapse and societal breakdown isn’t exactly new, but watching it seep into the personal and emotional realm hits differently. Think mass migration splitting families, or eco-anxiety turning every date night into an argument about carbon footprints. Forget “long walks on the beach” — in 10 years there might not be a beach.

Today’s update? The UN is warning that if we don’t get emissions under control, expect a future where even Tinder matches come with a disaster readiness checklist. Love in the time of climate collapse: it's giving “we should see other planets.” Sources: Global Issues, UN: Climate change now affecting relationships (28/04/2025)