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.
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
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
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
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
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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
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Nearly 32 per cent of daters from metros and suburbs revealed that they silently judge their match based on how they celebrate and approach cultural festivals
In fact, India has seen a 135 per cent rise in solo women travellers between 2023 and 2025, while globally, women now drive over half of solo travel searches, according to a recent survey
The survey revealed singles from metropolitan cities are more open to dating someone with a significant age gap when compared to suburban areas
In fact, India has seen a 135 per cent rise in solo women travellers between 2023 and 2025, while globally, women now drive over half of solo travel searches, according to a recent survey
24 September,2025 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe survey revealed singles from metropolitan cities are more open to dating someone with a significant age gap when compared to suburban areas
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