New dating survey says 29 per cent of singles in India feel lonely

Being single today isnrsquot about waitingw because itrsquos turning out to be about becoming singleOn Singlesrsquo Day happn the dating app conducted its survey to explore how singles across India are embracing independence navigating loneliness and redefining what love and connection mean to themAccording to the survey 29 per cent of Indian singles admit that singlehood can feel lonely at times suggesting that even in an era of hyperconnectivity emotional companionship still holds weight At the same time 16 per cent say they love being single because it gives them space to focus on themselves reflecting a growing cultural shift toward prioritising selfcare and personal growthBeing single today isnrsquot onesizefitsall it looks and feels different across generations Gen Z 18ndash25 years of age who have grown up online and are used to constant interaction tend to feel the absence of companionship more intensely The survey reveals that 31 per cent say loneliness hits harder when theyrsquore single a reflection of a generation that values emotional closeness and connection even while celebrating independence Millennials 26ndash35 years of age on the other hand approach singlehood with a more measured lens In India 25 per cent say they are content being single for now but open to a relationship when the time feels right showing that they are learning to balance love with selfassuranceBut as mindsets evolve societal expectations still linger For some being single still carries an invisible timer 21 per cent feel itrsquos seen as ldquotemporary while 38 per cent say the pressure depends on where you are in life your age or even gender Yet what stands out is how more singles are choosing to move beyond these norms redefining singlehood on their own terms and embracing a pace that feels right to themThis focus on selfcare and personal fulfilment is also reshaping how singles show up in relationships With selfawareness and emotional clarity taking centre stage singles are approaching love more consciously 22 per cent say the experience has made them more intentional about choosing a partner and 24 per cent now set clearer boundaries while dating Singles are entering relationships with a deeper understanding of themselves seeking connection not out of pressure but from a place of purpose and confidenceKarima Ben Abdelmalek CEO and president of happn said ldquoBeing single today is about choice and confidence not circumstance Our Singlesrsquo Day survey reveals that singles are using this phase to focus on personal growth reflect on what they truly want and approach relationships with intentionality and selfworth At happn we see this as a fundamental shift in dating culture one that celebrates authentic connection whether that leads to meaningful companionship friendship or love when the timing feels rightrdquo