Dating Apps Challenge Marriage: Women Lead in Usage, Secret Affairs Surge

• A survey by Gleeden reveals Indian women outpace men in dating app usage, with a significant rise in extramarital affairs.
• Hyderabad ranks second nationally (17%) in dating app users, trailing Bengaluru (18%), followed by Delhi (11%) and Mumbai (9%).
• Women's dating app usage surged by 148% in two years, driven by 'invisible women syndrome', emotional needs, hormonal changes, and desire for novelty.
• Users spend 1-1.5 hours daily, with peak activity between 12-3 PM and after 10 PM; women often seek financially stable partners.
• The rise of 'secret affairs' via technology threatens the institution of marriage, urging couples to improve communication and mutual respect.