The festive season is supposed to be the celebratory month of homecoming and get-togethers. But for many previously married singles, it also becomes a month of comparisons and surprisingly intense, uncomfortable self-questioning. 

In a recent survey by Indian matchmaking app, Rebounce, over 10,000 participants shared how festivals can turn private emotions into a public spectacle. The pressure grows higher and more complicated for people who have experienced marriage and the loss of it, not only from society but also from themselves. They are not just looking for someone; they are also deciding whether they want to keep a door open for love. Around 48 per cent of respondents said they start doubting whether they are actually ready for love or simply want it because others have it too.