Tier 2 Cities Lead in Open Relationships, Surpassing Mumbai-Delhi: Survey

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News18•20-01-2026, 12:53
Tier 2 Cities Lead in Open Relationships, Surpassing Mumbai-Delhi: Survey
- •A survey by Gleeden in collaboration with IPSOS reveals Tier 2 cities like Patna and Guwahati are more open to non-monogamous relationships than Mumbai-Delhi.
- •Cities such as Jaipur, Ludhiana, Patna, Kochi, Guwahati, and Indore show a significant surge in relationship openness, with multiple partners no longer considered a taboo.
- •Guwahati leads with 86% acceptance of non-monogamous relationships, followed by Jaipur (77%) and Ludhiana (74%).
- •Patna, often perceived as conservative, shows 65% acceptance of changing attitudes towards multiple partners.
- •While Indore shows 56% belief in increased open relationships, 37% still prefer single-partner relationships, indicating a slight discomfort.
Why It Matters: Tier 2 Indian cities are embracing open relationships, challenging traditional norms and surpassing metros in openness.
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