Where do Americans go to hang out? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the U.S. has lost a fifth of its movie theaters and nearly a third of its bowling alleys since 2001. A 2025 study found the same pattern holds true for coffee shops, libraries, rec centers and more. Catherina Gioino, a news editor covering behavioral economics at @fortune, explores the trend and why it’s unhealthy for us. Plus, how you can diversify your relational portfolio: