With relationships constantly evolving, urban India is undergoing an incredible transformation that redefines the way you perceive them in your lives. 

According to a new study, 41 per cent of people in Bengaluru said they would agree to opening their relationship if their partner wanted to — which ranks it as one of the most emotionally progressive metros in India. Hyderabad and Mumbai are similarly progressive, reporting increasing acceptance of non-traditional relationships. In fact, more than 55 per cent of all respondents indicated that they believe relationships will be free in the next decade.

Surprisingly, although 94 per cent of urban Indians reported that they are "happy" in their current relationships, Gleeden’s 'Infidelity Study 2025' by Ipsos states that happiness comes with a catch where 51 per cent feel emotionally disconnected from their partners, and 46 per cent said they frequently think of connecting with someone outside their relationship. It seems like the days of secret affair suggest this story is more about radical emotional honesty and relationships that are more fluid, particularly in the urban centres across India.