10 months ago
39% of Single Indians View Marriage as Optional, Not a Milestone
Imagine a big survey in India asked lots of single people, between 22 and 35 years old, what they think about getting married.
Many people, almost 4 out of 10, said that getting married isn't something they *have* to do anymore, like a big school graduation.
They see it more as a choice, like choosing a favorite ice cream flavor.
Some people think relationships and marriage will change a lot in the next 10 years.
Instead of rushing into marriage, many are using their time being single to learn more about themselves and what they really want.
They feel like every date, even ones that don't work out, teaches them something new.
It's like they're treating their single time as a chance to grow and become a better version of themselves.
A survey of 10,340 Indian daters aged 22-35 found that 39% of those over 28 view marriage as optional, not a milestone.
One in three millennial daters anticipate significant changes in marriage and relationships within the next decade.
The survey suggests daters are not against commitment but seek freedom to choose what works best for them.
Many single individuals are utilizing their 'single era' for self-growth, learning about their preferences and non-negotiables from dating experiences.
Exposure to diverse perspectives through online dating helps users gain self-awareness and can aid in healing past traumas.
- Who
- Single Indians aged 22-35
- What
- A survey revealed that 39% of single Indians view marriage as an optional choice rather than a mandatory life milestone.
- Where
- India (metros, suburban, and rural areas)
- When
- Recent survey conducted by QuackQuack
- Why
- Daters are prioritizing self-growth, personal freedom, and genuine connection over societal timelines and expectations for marriage.
Traditional View
Modern View
Marriage as a Milestone
Traditional View
Marriage is traditionally seen as a significant life milestone and an expected outcome of a serious relationship.
Modern View
Marriage is increasingly viewed as an optional choice, not a mandatory step or the sole definition of commitment.
Purpose of Relationships
Traditional View
The ultimate goal of a committed relationship is often marriage, which provides a defined structure and societal validation.
Modern View
Genuine connection, commitment, and self-growth are prioritized, with marriage not automatically guaranteeing these elements.
Value of Singlehood
Traditional View
Singlehood may be seen as a temporary phase before marriage, potentially involving societal pressure.
Modern View
Singlehood is actively embraced as an opportunity for self-discovery, personal development, and learning from dating experiences.
Key facts
- Survey Conducted By
- QuackQuack dating app
- Number of Participants
- 10,340
- Age Range
- 22-35 years
- Key Finding 1
- 39% of daters above 28 consider marriage optional.
- Key Finding 2
- 6 in 10 respondents use single era for self-growth.
- Key Finding 3
- 1 in 3 Millennial daters believe marriage will look different in a decade.
Quotes
Ravi Mittal
Founder and CEO of the app QuackQuack
“4 out of 5 daters today have a deeper understanding of themselves and their priorities are shifting. They are not anti-marriage, they are not anti-commitment; we need to understand that they simply want the freedom to choose what works best for them instead of following society's timeline and expectations.”
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Avinash
29-year-old working professional and dating app user
“Marriage is not the end goal for me. I am very clear about that in my dating profile. For me, it's real connection and absolute commitment, and unlike what people love to believe, marriage doesn't automatically guarantee that.”
NDTV
Advik
27 year old marketing specialist from Bangalore
“You learn to talk better, you learn new things about yourself which you or the people who have been in your life forever could never notice; actually, just interacting with people online can help you heal past traumas because you hear their stories of hurting and healing. For me, I have learned to be more open and vulnerable without fearing judgment, both external and internal.”
NDTV
Sources
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