Gleeden: India's Extramarital Dating App Boom Raises Questions on Relationships

• Gleeden, an extramarital dating app, reports millions of active users in India, signaling a shift in relationship dynamics.
• The app, originally from France and designed by women, facilitates discreet emotional or romantic connections outside marriage.
• Gleeden claims a 270% surge in its Indian user base in 2024, crossing three million users.
• A Gleeden-IPSOS survey indicates 69% of respondents believe open relationships are gaining societal acceptance in India.
• Psychologist Rashi Trehan notes that while affairs aren't new, dating apps offer anonymity and access, highlighting unmet emotional needs rather than a moral shift.