Dating trends 2026: 37 percent Indians adopt ‘sunset clause’
Singles from across the country are looking for more outcome-based app usage instead of doom scrolling every day
09 January,2026 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent3 in 5 Gen-Z singles say vulnerability level affect depth of connection
The survey says 41 per cent of daters between 22 and 26 shared that they feel more comfortable interacting when a match shows honest vulnerability
30 December,2025 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentChat autopsy and other dating trends emerging before 2025 ends
Almost 44 per cent of daters between 22 and 28 admitted to rethinking the dating choices they made in the past, and three in five daters say they no longer want to settle for less
30 December,2025 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew survey says 28 per cent of divorced Indian daters open to second chances
The survey found that 3 in 5 men ready for remarriage shared they now look for emotional compatibility, and prefer discussing goals and emotional alignment before committing
16 December,2025 02:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYearender 2025: Here are the top 5 relationship trends of the year
All these changes combined with finding deeper meaning in life has resulted in enormous growth in the way couples define and expect from each other
10 December,2025 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhat is 'Reverse Psychology' in dating? Here's why more Gen-Z are following it
Gen-Zs being a fan of sarcasm, the trend encourages people to express their interest in a more playful and mildly sarcastic manner
09 December,2025 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWinter may increase people's craving for emotional warmth and physical affection
Though the sentiments are to a certain extent away from monogamy, what is intriguing is, the line of fracture between the metro cities and the smaller towns of India.
19 November,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRelationship drama is not passion, say 27 per cent India daters: Survey
Over 31 per cent of women and 26 per cent of men shared that they equated jealousy and the 'break-up make-up' cycle, with passionate love
19 November,2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew dating survey says 29 per cent of singles in India feel lonely
At the same time, 16 per cent say they love being single because it gives them space to focus on themselves, reflecting a growing cultural shift toward prioritising self-care and personal growth
17 November,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew survey reveals 69 per cent Indians believe technology makes cheating easier
Both metro and smaller individuals agreeing 70 per cent in Tier-1 cities and 67 per cent in Tier-2 cities that technology amplifies temptation
07 November,2025 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere's why 69 per cent Indians believe more open relationships are the future
According to city-wise data, Tier-2 cities are leading in the spread of relationship fluidity across India with Guwahati, Jaipur and Ludhiana at the forefront
06 November,2025 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIs physical cheating still a deal breaker in modern relationships?
After Kajol and Twinkle said they wouldn’t mind physical infidelity, Janhvi Kapoor disagreed—reigniting a debate on love, loyalty, and emotional boundaries
25 October,2025 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDiwali 2025: 59 pct Indians say long-distance relationships get tougher now
This feeling is more pronounced in Tier 2 cities (63 per cent) such as Jaipur, Ludhiana and Guwahati than in Tier 1 cities (56 per cent) such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
22 October,2025 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFather’s Day 2025: Sandip Soparrkar’s fight to become India’s first single dad
What does it take for a single man in India to become a father? Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar broke stereotypes when he became India’s first single man to legally adopt a child. In this exclusive Father’s Day special, Sandip opens up about his emotional battle with outdated mindsets, legal hurdles, and societal judgment — all for the dream of having a child to call his own. From holding his son Arjun for the first time to now raising two sons — one with special needs — Sandip’s journey redefines what it means to be a parent. “Don’t wait for marriage to become a parent,” he says. Watch this heartwarming conversation that’s not just about fatherhood, but about courage, love, and challenging the norm.