Is monogamy meant for everyone?
Live MintAs I sat down to have a conversation with Sybil Shiddell, Country Manager, India, at Gleeden, India’s first extramarital dating app that recently crossed two million sign-ups, I had only one restless question: why? Among people who opt for open or polyamorous relationships, there is a sense of transparency that is lacking in extra-marital relationships,” says Jinasree Rajendrakumar, psychologist and couples therapist in Bangalore. In a survey by Gleeden conducted in January last year, 55% of users considered monogamy a social obligation, and the remaining felt it was only possible in certain circumstances. But the question is: shouldn’t there be more awareness about relationships beyond monogamy, open and safe conversations about the shifting attitudes toward marriage, and accessible support systems for those dealing with loneliness within relationships?