According to an extramarital dating app, over 50% married couples admitted having had an intimate relationship outside their marriage.
Extramarital dating app Gledeen has released a detailed report on why Indians commit infidelity.
The survey commissioned to IPSOS, a global market research and consulting firm worldwide was conducted online with over 1500 participants from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Ahmedabad.
Respondents who were married individuals between the age group of 25 to 50 years, were asked if they already had or would cheat on their spouses and their reasons for the same.
The detailed survey unveils perception and reasons behind Indians committing infidelity while also breaking taboos about married couples and relationships in the country.
Here are some startling findings from the survey:
According to SolenePaillet, marketing director of Gleeden, "Indian women seem particularly open minded about infidelity, especially when it involves romance."
As for the big question: Would couples forgive each other?
The survey revealed that 69% respondents expect to be forgiven by their partner. 37% said they would forgive the partner without a second thought, while 40% may do so if the circumstances were extenuating.
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