Ambiguity does not appeal to most individuals who have been given the opportunity to re-establish love
For 33 per cent of daters between 20 and 26 years of age, Valentine's Day 2026 has turned into a non-event. These respondents disclosed that they are deliberately avoiding new matches and making plans with existing matches on and around V-day
Nearly 29 per cent say they want a slow, everyday love like Little Things, while 28 per cent prefer compatibility-led partnerships similar to Piku
A new survey indicates a substantial disconnect for most people and that most people don't even realise how strong their connection with each other is until they properly explore their feelings about their relationship
The data also shows that over 53 per cent of men and 64.6 per cent of women on the app are actively looking for marriage, not merely exploring or seeking casual dates
The survey finds that 87 in 100 women disclosed that the female gaze does not fall on physical appearance, but rather on how emotionally mature and intelligent the profile appears in one glance
"The study reveals a clear change in mindset about second chances. People are no longer ready to settle or compromise
The study shows married couples are setting up complicated and strict rules for what they believe constitutes a commitment today
Singles from across the country are looking for more outcome-based app usage instead of doom scrolling every day
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
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
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
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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentAll 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 correspondentGen-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 correspondentThough 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.
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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 correspondent
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 correspondent
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 correspondent
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 correspondent
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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.
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