Dating Trends: How Tides Of Romance Are Shifting

How Indians are dating reflects the growing options, evolving social standards and overall shift in Indian society.

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Within the complex terrain of modern relationships, where love, desire, and commitment converge, a sanctuary has formed, a space where discretion and desire mingle amid growing options and evolving social standards. The paradigm shift in Indian society can also be witnessed with the increase of +128 per cent in the women user base of dating App Gleeden in 2023 when compared to the same period of last year. To further get into the facts, the app conducted a pan-India survey with 1500+ users from Tier-1 & 2 Indian cities and the results were mind-boggling.

A few Dating Trends that came out prominently from the survey are briefed below for your kind reference:

Closeness And Ardour

It was revealed that proximity has a significant impact on covert operations. Surprisingly, 28 per cent of men and 27 per cent of women prefer to find a paramour in their community, which increases the convenience of physical closeness. Mumbai (40 per cent), Kolkata (35 per cent), Kochi (14 per cent), Hyderabad (22 per cent) and Kolkata (35 per cent), became the centres of activity for 25- to 35-year-olds in terms of local connections.

Taking Off Without Limits

Close-by towns or cities were the backdrop for covert meetings for those who were uncomfortable with local entanglements. The statistics showed that to build relationships without having to worry about travel, 21 per cent of men and 15 per cent of women look for companions outside of their city. In terms of this trend, Bangalore (19 per cent, Delhi (25 per cent), and Kolkata (18 per cent) stood out.

Disappearing In The City Bustle

Gleeden's survey revealed a preference for conducting business in large, anonymous metropolises. Delhi (10 per cent), Bangalore (16 per cent), and Kolkata (12 per cent) emerged as the top discretionary locations, with only 11% of male users engaging in this activity.

Digital Dalliances

In the era of digital technology, prudence is key. 17 per cent of men and 15 per cent of women prefer internet liaisons, which can be used as a cover for adultery. The cities of Bangalore (15 per cent), Mumbai (12 per cent), and Kolkata (26 per cent) all demonstrated a preference for online flirtations.

Different Goals

Gleeden shows up as a haven for a variety of needs, including making new friends, looking for company, and developing existing ones. Unwaveringly, 34 per cent of men and 42 per cent of women swear allegiance to loyalty, with 51 per cent in Bangalore, 27 per cent in Mumbai, and 53 per cent in Hyderabad pledging allegiance.