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How modern Indian men are redefining dating

For a long time, Indian society has held two firm beliefs about men: they don’t talk about their feelings, and they don’t cry. Men were expected to provide, protect, and take care, but asking to be taken care of, or showing vulnerability- wasn’t considered “manly.”

The good news? Over the past few years, modern dating, amplified by virtual platforms, has started to dismantle these stereotypes. Men are no longer bottling up emotions, and love has become far more enjoyable when communication flows both ways.

Why are emotionally expressive men more desirable

A survey by the Indian dating app QuackQuack shows that 3 in 5 men now openly discuss vulnerabilities and share their flaws and red flags during the initial chatting phase itself. Surveys indicate that emotionally available men are increasingly desirable to women.

Profiles that include statements like “I go to therapy every Sunday” or “Still moving on from the last breakup but open to connections” receive more attention for their honesty. Emotional availability has even surpassed the traditional “six-pack abs and over six feet” checklist in desirability. Millennials and Gen Z are leading this change, seeking partners who communicate openly and rejecting toxic masculinity traits like hot-and-cold behaviour or stonewalling.

Traditional gender roles are slowly fading as women take the lead while men embrace being wooed. Relationships thrive when both partners communicate openly. Vulnerable, emotionally available men are not only attractive, but they also help build stronger, more sustainable connections.