Extramarital Affairs: Women Prefer Older, Financially Stable Men on Dating Apps

• Over 4 million Indians use extramarital dating apps like Gleeden, indicating a widespread trend.
• Female user base on Gleeden surged by 148% in two years, with women actively engaging for 1-1.5 hours daily.
• Women on these apps prefer financially stable men aged 30-40 (doctors, CAs, high-ranking employees), while men seek women aged 25-30.
• 60% of users are open to new practices like open relationships and swinging, prioritizing personal desires over societal norms.
• Bengaluru (18%) and Hyderabad (17%) lead in user numbers, with the trend also spreading to smaller cities and even Kanchipuram.

Key Questions Answered

What drives the surge in extramarital dating app usage?

The surge in extramarital dating app usage is driven by changing attitudes towards companionship and personal fulfillment, with users seeking emotional connections outside conventional relationships{{

How do these apps impact traditional Indian marriage values?

Dating apps and changing societal views are impacting traditional Indian marriage values.