Serious Dating in India — What's Actually Missing?
Anonymous research survey for men and women aged 18–40. Share your honest experiences about dating and matrimony apps. Takes about 4 minutes.
Gender
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Man
Woman
Prefer not to say
Age
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18-23
24-28
29-33
34-40
City type
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Metro city
Tier 2 city
Outside India
Relationship status
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Single actively looking
Single not actively looking
In a relationship
Prefer not to say
Apps used - select all that apply
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Tinder
Bumble
Hinge
Shaadi.com
BharatMatrimony
Woo
Aisle
Betterhalf
None
How do you score dating apps for serious relationships?
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1 - Not at all, built for casual
2 - Poorly, serious intent is rare
3 - Okay but hit or miss
4 - Fairly well
5 - Very well
How do you score matrimony apps for a modern independent person?
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1 - Not at all, feels built for families
2 - Poorly, feels outdated
3 - Okay but I overlook a lot
4 - Fairly well
5 - Very well
Ever felt stuck between too casual dating and too traditional matrimony?
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Yes, exactly, neither fits
Somewhat, I lean one way but not perfect
Not really, found something that works
Have not used either seriously
Biggest frustrations with dating apps (select up to 3)
People not serious
Fake profiles
Safety and harassment
Matches go nowhere
No filters for values
Feels like a game
Do not use dating apps
Biggest frustrations with matrimony apps (select up to 3)
Family controls profile
Too rigid, caste, horoscope
Feels transactional
Fake/inflated profiles
Data feels exposed
Too much marriage pressure
Do not use matrimony apps
How safe do you feel sharing real details on apps?
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Very safe
Somewhat safe
Somewhat unsafe
Very unsafe
Have you received inappropriate messages or harassment?
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Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
Rarely
Never
Have not used these apps
Current relationship intention
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Open to casual
Open to serious if right person
Actively looking long-term
Looking to marry in 1-2 years
What matters most in a partner? (select up to 3)
Shared values
Emotional maturity
Financial stability
Physical attraction
Family background
Religion compatibility
Lifestyle hobbies
How important is religion compatibility in a partner?
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Very important, same religion non-negotiable
Somewhat important, prefer same but open
Family cares but I am flexible
Not important at all
Would you be comfortable with Aadhaar verified profiles?
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Yes, absolutely, changes everything
Somewhat, it would help
Neutral
No, does not change much
Are you interested in a private profile feature?
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Yes, a lot
Yes, occasionally
Maybe
No, prefer open
Do you feel any app truly understands the modern serious Indian?
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Yes, fully
Somewhat
Not really
Not at all
Would you use a verified, serious-intent, culturally-aware app?
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Yes, immediately
Yes, cautiously
Maybe, depends who else is on it
Probably not
What would make you pay Rs 999 to verify your profile?
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Knowing matches are also verified
Better filters access
Shareable verification certificate
Would not pay
Need to think
What would make you delete every other app and stay loyal to one?
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