Are more Indians embracing age-gap relationships?

Most people are quite concerned about agegaps in a relationship and society may have a role to play in that and it can often become a hurdle even though everything is going fine Age differences have long been a dating taboo that frequently split peoples perceptions While many of us have a difficult time dealing with our age this problem frequently applies to dating situations as well What is a suitable age difference How young is too young or how old is too old Is it just for the extremely wealthy wellknown and modernAccording to a recent study by Bumble Indian singles are embracing love as it manifests itself in many ways and are approaching dating with a more emancipated and equal mindset as societal conventions changeA new dating trend GenBlend RomancesHow people approach the age criterion in relationships is changing Bumbles new study indicates that 81 per cent of Indians surveyed say that age is just a number and does not determine the success of a relationshipWere also seeing outdated antiquated beliefs about gender and power dynamics in relationships evolving as 84 per cent of Indians surveyed believe that age gap relationships are more accepted now than in the pastIts not just in the movies 76 per cent of Indians surveyed say that age gap in relationships is no longer an idealised concept in movies celebrity relationshipsMatters less with time 74 per cent Indians surveyed say that age gap relationships become less significant as partners get olderIn India dating pressures as one grows older still persist and can be restrictive as almost 2 in 5 39 per cent of single women surveyed admit it gets more difficult to date when you get older as a woman This is true for more millennial women 44 per cent than Gen Z 35 per cent Moreover 33 per cent of Indians surveyed say fear of judgement from family and friends makes it difficult for them to be openminded about age gap relationshipsSamarpita Samaddar India communications director Bumble shares Our views and opinions about age gap relationships are rooted in patriarchal antiquated traditional societal norms Unfortunately couples with large age gaps especially when it comes to younger men dating older women are met with judgements Rather than assuming that people are happily together theres a tendency to think about possible power imbalances and view the relationship as transactional often Its so important that we understand that a healthy relationship is built around much more than just age Its time we choose what feels right for us rather than worrying about log kya kahenge choose our own happiness and what works best for us in a relationshipTo take the pressure off Shahzeen Shivdasani Bumbles relationship expert answers some of the concerns when it comes to agegap relationshipsThe power balance is way out of whackAn agegap relationship could possibly be accompanied by a wealth gap Its important to set boundaries on finances at the start and assert what you both need to feel empowered Communicate openly about shared finances money management budgeting and even your lifestyles to understand what works best for you bothOur future goals and priorities might change with timeYou both may have pressing questions regarding the future and perhaps different priorities in life Discuss this early on in the relationship to find a balanced approach in the relationship that works for the both of youIntimacy could be a big issueIf your emotional and physical intimacy needs vary communicate openly listen without judgement and find a middle ground Find interests that you both enjoy make plans and most importantly stick to themAlso Read Dry Dating Why more men and women are opting to go on alcoholfree datesThis 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