How Are Indians Keeping Their Love Alive? We Figured Out What Works & What Doesn't

Being in a relationship is obviously an amazing feeling. When you start seeing someone, the rush, the butterflies, and the instant attraction are what make everything seem like a fairytale. But as time passes, the so-called honeymoon period fades away too, and things get monotonous, to say the least.

What is a honeymoon period in a relationship?

The honeymoon period is often characterised as the initial phase of a relationship or marriage when the couple has intense feelings for each other. In this initial period, there is a sense of excitement and adventure when the couple tries to figure out as much as possible about each other. The couple is also inseparable, and flaws are pardoned.

However, this intensity shifts as time passes and there is a change in dynamics. The couple then has to try navigating their relationship in a different light as the comfort level between the two increases.

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So what do couples do to keep the love alive?

Maintaining a relationship is a lot of work. Being in love and wanting to be with someone year after year takes a lot of patience and effort. So, Indiatimes surveyed the Indian Gen-Z and Millennial groups between the ages of 18 and 35. These people told us how they would keep their love alive and what exactly brings a spark to their relationships.

Living with your significant other is a priority

There are several different kinds of relationships, and a lot of them include long-distance relationships. But even though love matters much more than distance, it is obvious that one would want to be with and live with their loved ones. 53 percent of Indians said they would eventually move to cities to live with their significant other. 21 percent said that they would like to live alone. While 17% said they would live with their SO only if they were okay with their families.

Would definitely go for couples therapy

A long-term relationship can surely have its ups and downs. Even after years of living together, there can be a rise in conflicts. But is that bigger than love? Not really. 55% of Indians think that if couples therapy is needed to fix things, then they would go for it. However, 17% still think that couples therapy is just for the movies.

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Privacy is the key

Social media is surely the place where one officially shows off their significant other to the world. Many couples even like showcasing their love to the world. However, a staggering 33% of Indians think that love should be private and that telling others what you and your partner are doing all the time is not a necessity. While 30% think that telling your near and dear ones about your partner is not that bad.

Common goals and interests are really important

While we all have heard that "opposites attract" and that different interests can spice up a relationship. But is it actually true? Indians do think those are important. 35% of them think that similar life goals and interests are the keys to a happy relationship. But here's the fun part: Another 35% think that if the love is real, the interests can naturally align as well.

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Keeping the compliment game on point

No matter how long you have been with your partner, you are never too late or too old to tell them how much they matter to you. You are never too old to let them know how good they look or how much what they do means to you. 61% of Indians think complimenting their significant other is important to keep that relationship moving and grooving.

A little space hurts nobody

If you are married or have been living with your partner for quite some time, there may be times when you miss some private time. But this is not a bad thing. Having your independence while being with your partner is not a bad thing. In fact, a little time apart can be great for it. 71% of Indians think taking a little space once in a while can help strengthen the relationship.

Moving on when the time is right

While keeping the love alive is the main aspect here, one should know when it is time to leave. One can keep the love alive after being apart as well, right? For 52% of Indians, moving on would mean that they could be single and be happy about it. It is mostly about learning to grow and understand yourself while being happy for your significant other. But 32% of them do feel that completely forgetting about them is also a part of moving on.

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While there may be a lot of hardships in a relationship, if you want to fight for it to make it better, that is all that matters.