A decline in ghosting, breadcrumbing & catfishing when it comes to dating

NEW DELHI: With the wider rollout of vaccinations among younger age groups in India, more than one in three, daters are feeling hopeful about dating in 2021, reveals a survey by Bumble. The women-first dating app and social networking platform, revealed how the pandemic has shaped the way single Indians are dating, especially post the second wave.

Dating has changed for the better

The time spent in lockdowns has allowed people to focus on what they are truly looking for while dating, giving them a renewed sense of clarity and confidence in taking control of their dating lives as they meet new people. Through recent research, Bumble has found that people are now dating more intentionally than before the pandemic — they're being more honest about what they're looking for in a relationship, whether it's something casual or serious. In fact, 74 per cent of single Indians surveyed feel there is a decline in negative behaviour in dating such as ghosting, breadcrumbing, catfishing, among others.

* One in four (25 per cent) daters in India have said that they are now feeling less willing to compromise on what they want and need from a potential relationship, according to Bumble's recent nationwide survey.

* Nearly 54 per cent of single Indians claim there is increased clear communication on dating intentions and expectations while dating during the pandemic.

* Forty eight per cent of single Indians claim there is an increased focus on personality rather than someone's looks while dating during the pandemic.

Online dating is just... dating

The platform noticed that there has been a positive shift in the way that people are viewing online dating following a year of social distancing measures. It's no surprise that people have adapted to new ways of communicating and dating to find and explore meaningful connections during the pandemic.

* An overwhelming 72 per cent of single Indians surveyed think it is possible to fall in love with someone online they have never met in person.

* Forty five per cent of single Indians surveyed believe virtual or online dating is the normal way of dating in India

People are finding virtual dates to be a safer way to engage with someone they met online before deciding to meet in person. Thirty nine per cent have tried a video date as their first date in 2021. In fact, the most popular reason (48 per cent) why single Indians surveyed enjoy virtual dating is because it feels safer than meeting up with someone in person for the first time.

* Forty five per cent like virtual dates because it saves them time and money.

* More than one in three (31 per cent) people appreciate that they only have to get partially ready ("half-glam") when going on a video date. (IANSlife)

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