Romance is like a spark — it requires oxygen, space, and a small element of surprise to flourish. However, what happens when it`s quenched by monotony? A new survey has revealed that married couples stated that they want to rekindle spark in their relationship but that doesn`t necessary mean they want to split with their partners.

In the study by Gleeden, an extramarital dating platform, 42 per cent of respondents say predictability of everyday life had extinguished the romance from their relationship. However, in a confusing contradiction that reflects the state of modern relationships, many were not inclined to walk away.

Sybil Shiddell, country manager, said, “This isn`t just a simple complaint — it reflects the frustration of over 1,500 urban men and women surveyed throughout India, from Delhi to Guwahati, with different ages (25-50), different professions, and different marital statuses. The aim of this study was to explore the evolving notions of intimate emotional and physical space, and how people are occupying their emotional grey zones — particularly when they are committed on paper but seeking `more` than simply being mundane."