A growing number of singles are embracing "Romantic Minimalism", a relationship trend that focuses on emotional growth, easy yet consistent effort, shared values, and everyday connection, rather than grand gestures and even grander intensity, which are usually unsustainable.

A new survey by Indian dating app, QuackQuack, reveals that approximately 53 per cent of Indian singles from metros and smaller cities prefer "fewer but meaningful" romantic experiences, and more than 38 per cent of participants reported avoiding connections that feel performative.