The survey found that more than 43 per cent of daters from across India claimed that most matches cause a 'Ripple Effect', leading to something more than they expected
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In the digital age, love is constantly evolving because while it was considered linear earlier, it is now quantum. A shift is quietly occurring in the dating culture, with a new-age concept called 'Quantum Dating' gaining traction in online dating conversations.
The idea is that every match holds the potential to open a parallel universe of emotional, romantic, and existential possibilities. Previous generations dated with a single goal: marriage or a long-term commitment, but Indian dating app QuackQuack's latest survey shows that the new-gen daters are here for more; they want to explore the timelines and the endless possibilities it has to offer.
Participants of the study mentioned that some of these might not end up in a successful relationship, and they are okay with it, because it will still expand 'the self'.
The survey was conducted among 8974 active users from Tier-1 and 2 cities. Participants ranged from 18 to 27 and came from various educational and professional fields, including healthcare and medicine, IT, sales and marketing, education and administration, fashion and beauty, content creation, social media influencing, art and architecture, and more, to gain a comprehensive insight into the subject.
The app's founder and CEO, Ravi Mittal, commented, "It's not just a buzzword; we are glad to see people are seeing dating as more than just a way to find love. They are finding themselves in the process, and that was the goal. The more we look into the new-gen dating style, the more we find that it is less about a fixed outcome and more about the journey."
Some matches cause a ripple effect
It's clear that not every match leads to true love, however more than 43 per cent of daters from across India claimed that most matches cause a 'Ripple Effect', leading to something more than they expected. 2 in 7 people said they found their deal-breakers after a bad connection; 28 per cent of female daters shared they realised that they were settling for less than what they deserved after a match kindly pointed it out. Monisha (26) from Hyderabad said, "One of my initial matches told me that I am happy with bare minimum, as a compliment. While we didn't end up as soulmates, I still think of those words, and I have since decided not to settle for the least bit of effort people make."
Schrodinger’s cat... sorry soulmate
2647 daters from Tier-1 and 2 cities believe that Schrodinger's Cat applies to dating as well. In the quantum theory of dating, a match is both successful and unsuccessful until you take a leap and connect. The idea is to give it a chance and not ignore matches just because they don't tick all the boxes. Respondents said that the uncertainty is a part of the rush. Aju, a marketing specialist from Mumbai, said, "I almost rejected a girl because her bio wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Cut to the present, we are in a serious relationship. I think we need to take more chances when it comes to love."
Every connection is a reflection
3 in 5 daters between 22 and 27 believe that every match is a mirror; their matching style, match preference, every interaction, and every unsuccessful connection reflect something crucial about their personality. These daters claimed that through their dating journey, they have learned more about themselves than others. 18 per cent shared they realised not being emotionally ready for a commitment, but were still pursuing relationships under peer pressure; 13 per cent understood their type was entirely different from what they had imagined initially; an honest 4 per cent of daters revealed that after a series of unsuccessful matches, they figured their ex was the best match and even went back to them. Ashmita (27) from Kolkata said, "I thought I was an unromantic and too practical of a person. But someone I matched with last month made me realise I am, in fact, a romantic at heart, but I just didn't want to admit it because I never thought anyone would do nice things for me. I started therapy and am working on it now."
The idea of parallel pathways
There has been a significant decline in the fear of rejection and breakup because people are now inclined towards the idea that there are multiple "right persons" for different phases of life. Around 22 per cent of men and 19 per cent of women from Tier-1 and 2 cities disclosed they are rejecting the idea of a single "the one". They shared that the right person doesn't necessarily have to be a soulmate; it can also be someone who taught you a valuable lesson, which pushed for a much-needed character development.
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