How Indian Gen Z and millennials define and express love

Are Indians as amorous in real life as they are in our movies Chivalry is it dead Which romantic acts are most common among Indians What exactly does love imply to an Indian woman today The wellknown dating app Bumble today unveiled its Modern Love Report which aims to cast light on how Gen Z and Millennials in India define and express loveIt offers insights on the nuances of modern dating in India as our relationship cultures continue to change in India and more single people particularly women are becoming more deliberate about who and how they want to dateHow romantic are IndiansIt reveals Indians are all heart from big romantic gestures candlelit dinners to writing love letters and sending romantic texts is how Gen Z and Millennials like to romance Writing love letters 63 percent candlelit dinners 66 percent and big gestures 51 percent are considered to be most romantic to daters in India While 42 percent of single Indians surveyed consider public displays of affection PDA on social media andor in real life dates to be romantic while 34 percent consider it as a cliche 54 percent single Indians surveyed consider constant attention to be romantic while only 26 percent consider it as clicheIs chivalry romantic or clicheOver 2 in 5 41 percent respondents think acts of chivalry are romantic while only 32 percent consider it a clicheWhat really matters in the early stages of datingResearch reveals that Indians want honesty and to not play games Women in particular want their space during early stages of a relationship Honesty 49 percent and being friends first 43 percent are more important to daters in India than responding to text messages quickly 26 percent Almost 2 in 5 39 percent single Indians surveyed prefer to have open conversations about their wants and expectations while 38 percent want to date someone who is easy to talk to and one who understands them 35 percent of respondents also believe that its important to have shared values and beliefs when dating someone 27 percent of women respondents claim that its important that their partner gives them space and not be clingy in the early stages of datingEndgoals in relationships what do people want from their dating journeysBumble study found that people have several end goals Over half 53 percent of respondents said living together is their end goal when dating while almost half 49 percent of respondents said being married is their end goal when looking for a relationship In fact 5137 of Gen Z respondents claim living together is their end goal of their dating journey A third 3337 of the respondents said having a childchildren is their end goal when looking for a relationshipIndians find intellectual intimacy attractiveSingle Indians are becoming more intentional about their dating choices prioritising their needs for compatibility when it comes to dating someone Intellectual intimacy tops the charts as stimulating conversations are important to gauge compatibility In fact physical appearance seems to be less important as 3437 of women respondents claimed that they prioritise emotional intimacy and intelligence whereas only 2137 prioritise physical intimacy when committing to a serious longterm relationshipAge gap loveIn India age gap relationships more than often raise questions and judgements from afar around interpersonal power dynamics between a couple Interestingly looking ahead in 2023 38 percent of single women surveyed admit being comfortable dating someone younger 15 years Outdated societal norms still dictate how women are pressured to feel when it comes to age in relationships even in 2023 Almost 2 in 5 39 percent 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 percent than Gen Z 35percentBiggest struggles women face in modern dating Over a third 36 percent of women who were surveyed said finding someone with the same level of commitment as them is one of the biggest struggles women face while dating followed by finding someone who shares the same or similar lifestyle values beliefs as them 3437 and finding someone who their family will approve of 28 percent In fact 40 percent of single women surveyed claim to be influenced by their family members opinions and 4037 by their friends opinions when making decisions about their dating livesIn 2023 people want to focus on challenging the status quo and outdated antiquated dating norms without compromising on their choices desires and needs Women are prioritising emotional intimacy over physical requirements and are open to dating without worrying about age gaps and judgements Some of these positive shifts are encouraging to see as dating cultures continue to evolve in India At Bumble we will continue to encourage and support our community to forge healthy and equitable connections shared Samarpita Samaddar India Communications Director BumbleAlso ReadExperts decode how single Indians are scanning life 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