A significant portion of the participants identified control and manipulation as a red flag
The biggest red flag in an online match is inconsistent behaviour, as mentioned by a large majority of participants
28% of respondents over 30 from Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities recognized a lack of accountability in a partner or a match as a red flag
The study was conducted among 15,000 respondents between the ages of 18 and 26 hailing from Tier 1, 2, and 3 Indian cities
Dating in 2024 is taking a holistic approach by prioritising mental health, said 46% of respondents above 20
Personal growth in a relationship is the primary focus in 2024
Taking the time to reflect is very crucial - you may miss someone, but you must know exactly what you want done differently or can do differently this time
If both of you genuinely love each other and share equal commitment, adopting the attitude of "whatever comes our way, we'll work through it" is feasible
If you and your partner do not share the same view of the future, it will always be an issue because, over time, this will lead to resentment
There's no longer a demand for the 'Tall, and Handsome', but a 'Tender, Tough Guy', proving appearances are becoming obsolete
Seen more among the Millennials, these daters are leaning toward intentional dating with a desire for commitment
GenZ is opting for slow dating, with even slower commitment - they intend to commit but don't believe in rushing into it
Flaunting your wealth, and sharing your stories of how much you spend or rather overspend, will impress no one, the survey highlights
Around 36% of those surveyed - aged 20 to 30 - emphasised the importance of not being too intrusive during the initial chatting phase
40% of participants aged 25 and above disclosed that it is mandatory to reply to a message request within the first 24 hours if they are genuinely interested
In the digital world, the quality of interaction is more important than the quantity, say 37 per cent of daters from Tier 1 and 2 cities
Seeing your online match's face can add some necessary depth to the virtual interaction, explained 33 per cent of women from metros and smaller cities
25 per cent of men between the ages of 25 and 35 explained how creativity plays an important role in forging a connection
GenZ daters are looking deeper than the exterior, and the respondents of the survey cited that compatibility is far more vital
A refreshing trend that has gained traction among GenZ daters in recent years is daters not bothering about their match’s income
There is still a chunk of GenZ daters who prefer a financially stable partner just as much as they want an honest one
Profiles with a well-written Bio get more visitors and more likes
49 per cent of online dating app users stated that the display image plays the most significant role in online attraction
Self-validation is a huge motivator in the process of selecting a match on a dating app,
According to a survey, a lot of married people in India fantasise about flirting with someone other than their spouse
In India, married people often dream about virtual flirting since it enables them to explore their fantasies without physically stepping outside of their marriage
The survey has found that 26 per cent of males and 22 per cent of females imagine themselves having sex with someone other than their current partner
Plan frequent date nights or save time for an impromptu activity with your spouse
In addition to spicing up your sex life, role-playing might revive the excitement you experienced during your first few dates
A fun thing that you and your spouse can do together is join a gym together or go for a morning jog
Consult a professional if the problem is too complicated for you to handle alone
Speaking your thoughts is important in any relationship, so don't be afraid to do it
It's simple to make snap judgments and let your feelings control you, but take a moment to calm down and consider the circumstances