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sex – once they had decided on a guy they would leads, while reality takes a back seat.
want to marry. Millennials are open to sex and experimenting
The hippie culture, Osho, and the availability of with sex, with a range of relationship labels such
contraceptives bought about a sexual revolution. as – Monogamous, Open, Polyamorous, Long-
Girls were more open to having sex and distance, Friends With Benefits, and the like.
exploring multiple partners. They prefer live-in over getting married. The idea
here remains to be “getting to know the partner
The permissive age closely” before sealing the deal. When it comes
Today’s dating landscape is complex and to marriage a lot of the millennials prefer to meet
endlessly full of possibility thanks to dozens new romantic prospects through their friends
of apps and websites. Dating happens over and common interests; however, there are quite
technology using a plethora of dating apps a number of people who have found their match
depending on the sexual orientation – Tinder, over these dating apps.
Bumble, OkCupid, Hinge, Woo, Aisle, Grindr, Certainly, technology has changed the definition
Scruff, PlanetRomeo, Zoe, Just She, Fem… The of consent and celebrates relationships all
concept of dating which was relished back in the over the spectrum, from straight to pansexual.
day has become fast-paced left and right swipes There are no boundaries maintained sexually
– the gateway to hookup culture. Online dating is or emotionally and also, no one wants be
all about how appealing the profile is, how witty
is the bio, and the social media compatibility. accountable for their acts. The love that was felt
Instead of actually meeting each other in person, just by holding hands seems to have diminished
girls and boys these days prefer texts and chats in this complex carefree dating era. Is this the
until one is charmed by the other. The virtual life beginning of a dating apocalypse?
Dandiya Nights are a favourite romantic destination
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