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The 'ick' factor: Why micro turn-offs are sabotaging modern dating
May 04, 2026 12:00 pm
If an ick reflects values, disrespect, and emotional immaturity, you should pay attention. But if it’s just style, habit, or harmless quirks, maybe grow up a little.
Swiping right for the dog: Why Indian Gen Z is ‘petfishing’ to get more matches
April 18, 2026 5:05 pm
What is petfishing? The dating trend sees users adding pets to profiles to appear more likable, but experts warn it may harm trust in relationships.
Forget the ‘hard launch’: Why modern couples are choosing the ‘no-launch’ trend to save their relationships
February 18, 2026 6:34 pm
A psychologist explains the benefits and drawbacks of this approach and what motivates couples to adopt it
The rise of chatfishing: Why your dating app match might be a bot in disguise
February 17, 2026 6:07 pm
As AI-written messages quietly enter dating apps, a new phenomenon called ‘chatfishing’ is raising questions about what it really means to show up as yourself in digital romance.
The Gen Z relationship trend that prioritises peace over passion
February 05, 2026 6:23 pm
At its core, 6-7 dating refers to choosing someone who feels ‘good enough.’
The year in dating: Five trends that shaped modern romance in 2025
January 02, 2026 4:56 pm
Young singles contested old paradigms and embraced new ones as they navigated an increasingly complex world of intimacy, commitment, and self-identity.
‘Yeh kya zamana aagaya hai’: Parmeet Sethi’s hilarious reaction to his son Aaryamann’s virtual date shows how love looks different today
December 15, 2025 10:30 am
Parmeet, puzzled, said, “This is virtual date? Yeh kya zamana aagaya hai? (What era are we living in?)
Facebook introduces AI-powered Dating Assistant, Meet Cute feature
September 25, 2025 9:53 am
With the new features, Facebook aims to offer new ways for its users to connect with potential dating candidates.
All you need to know about 'monkey-barring', a toxic dating trend that involves manipulation and secrecy between partners
September 11, 2025 5:43 pm
Some may use it as a form of emotional safety, while others may think it can help them avoid confrontation.
How the ‘princess treatment’ is reshaping our expectations from partners in modern dating
September 08, 2025 11:26 am
We explore why young Indians are embracing and questioning the concept of ‘princess treatment’.
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