Been talkign with friends about this over the past few years, and also now talked about it with parents, something happened around 2013 to 2016 where everything started to go to shit, at an increasing rate, and still going down.

And by everything, actually everything:
People, goods, services, the wheather, entertainment, education, expenses, health, a general vibe/feeling, etc.

Regardless, we make do with what we have and can, improve where we can and be positive if possible.