Here are the dating deal breakers for single Indians ahead of Valentine's Day

The last two years of lockdowns and social distancing restrictions have altered how people connect online and what they seek when looking for a partner Bumble the womenfirst dating app reveals the dating deal breakers for single Indians ahead of Valentines DayClear dating intentionsWho doesnt want to be on the same page as their friends Not having clear dating intentions can be a deal breaker for 66 percent of single Indians polled as they embrace dating in 2023Aligned on political leaningsFor Gen Z and young millennials in India political views are becoming increasingly important According to Bumbles research not agreeing on political views can be a deal breaker when it comes to dating 46 per cent of single Indians polled say they will not date someone with opposing political viewsVaccinated or notFor daters in India adhering to safety protocols is still critical Almost onethird 27 per cent of Indians polled prefer not to go on a date without first discussing COVIDrelated safety precautions and health concerns and up to 42 percent say they will not go on a date or have sex with someone who has not received the COVID19 vaccineBumble has added a COVID Preferences Center to the Bumble app which can be accessed by tapping the profile icon This will help normalise and better facilitate conversations about dating during the pandemic Following a match both individuals will be able to see what the other persons dating preferences are virtual only or meeting outdoors and in uncrowded places only and what precautions they want to takeIts critical to be authentic about who you are and what matters to you in order to forge a meaningful connection Lockdown restrictions and social distancing norms have had a seismic impact on our dating priorities and choices when it comes to who when and how we want to date in the last two years 2023 appears to be the year when people want to date in the way that is most comfortable for them without making any compromises Bumbles India Communications Director Samarpita Samaddar commentedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever