19 pct Indians say their perfect match is from different economic background

In the economy of affection currency is rarely just the heart A hefty salary lavish gifts and the right social circle often buy a prime spot in the queue for love These parameters also dictated who would meet whomIs digital dating making romance more democratic According to a new survey from QuackQuack the answer appears to be yes The apps research which polled a diverse group of 13000 Indians between 20 and 35 revealed that the tap chat and match model is significantly eroding traditional barriers suggesting romance is becoming less tied to financial standing and more inclusive Respondents were selected from various educational and professional fields to understand how these differences affect peoples dating preferencesQuackQuacks founder and CEO Ravi Mittal added The most prominent thing that online dating offers to people is the chance to connect beyond their immediate circles It democratises access making way for love that cuts across economic geographical educational and even cultural dividesLove beyond a predictable environmentWhile dating in real life people find love within their known social circle workplace college campus or the same club or restaurant they frequently visit and it is mostly segregated by class and income But in online dating this wall is broken down Over 37 per cent of daters between 28 and 35 years revealed in the survey that they wouldve never crossed paths with their matches in their life offlineAmong all those who participated in the survey 19 per cent of the participants disclosed that their perfect match is from a different economic and educational background They also admitted to initial hesitation in dating someone who doesnt have the exact job or salary they wouldve preferred in their partner Still their instant connection and interaction removed those doubts Awantika 29 from New Delhi said I met Varun online and he wasnt exactly the CA with a sixfigure salary that I was looking for However our conversations and mentality were so in sync that losing a perfect match just to meet some set expectations seemed foolish And Im also sure I wouldve never met a high school physics teacher Varun in my real lifePersonality over wealth mindsetThe survey shows that in digital dating a higher wit is worth more than a heavier wallet 26 per cent of women from Tier 1 and 2 cities claimed that the days of judging someone by the brands they wear the car they drive or the restaurant they take you to for the first date are coming to an end In online dating its more about the consistent effort and easyflowing conversation not the expensive gifts 3 in 5 daters between 25 and 30 shared that while they believe that clothes and material wealth do help build confidence and initial attraction in an online setup unsuitable for flaunting financial status personality and humor shine brighterLowcost higheffort environmentOnline dating doesnt require as much disposable income as dating in real life Constantly meeting in restaurants cafes transport gifts has discouraged a lot of people from pursuing a connection especially when there is a clear economic difference On the other hand browsing matching and chatting are essentially free or come at a nominal fee making dating accessible to a wider pool of people 33 per cent of daters from Tier 2 and 3 cities said that socialising offline isnt always viable for these participants dating apps offer a much lowercost avenue for meaningful connectionDating apps have also reduced the financial burden of the early stages of dating The online setup is significantly lowpressure Over 23 per cent of daters between 20 and 28 years revealed that their first in real life meetup cost something between 500 and 700 rupees because in the online dating world the simplicity of visiting a basic cafe together or going for a chai date is trending over visiting expensive places Kaustav 27 from Kolkata said I have noticed that women online always suggest a lowbudget date idea when compared to someone I met in real life I suppose when you meet a lot of different types of people online you become more considerate and kind