Physical intimacy and premarital sex have become mainstream over the past few decades, giving rise to live-in and open relationships. The concept of ‘live-in relationships’ has received noticeable approval from the youth as well as from a small broad-minded section of the generation preceding ours.
Even a decade back a live-in couple in the neighbourhood would make the neighbours curious but now it is more accepted. Indian youth are also more open to test the waters in a relationship through living in first, before committing marriage.
The biggest change we can see in relationships today are most likely the slow but steady acceptance of ‘open marriages’ in the minds of the masses. Men and women are today openly accepting their views towards open marriages and live-in relationships and continuing to live life normally. Jump to our Live-In and Open category to read inspiring pieces that talk about how live-in and open relationships give us freedom to experiment, keep us happy and probably also help reduce the number of failed marriages, as compared to traditional ‘blind’ marriages.
They share a very comfortable live-in relationship and neither wants to formalise it with marriage. They are living together without marriage. What will happen when their parents visit?
Live in relationships in India aren’t easy if you take into consideration the social stigma around the topic.
Living in can be a lot of fun and if you are doing it you will be able to identify with these things
“When are you going to get married?” is one of the most common questions you get asked if you are a young adult in a relationship. However, in today’s world, this question is perhaps not as relevant as before. With the rising popularity of live-in relationships, more and more couples are deciding to stay together …
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(As told to Joie Bose) Names changed to protect identities “I forgot to buy the eggs, please don’t create a fuss!” said Avik as he entered the house. He looked tired. His clothes were impeccable as ever, but his face seemed as if only a steamroller could solve his worries. I quickly debated in my …
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One of the most unconventional relationships on screen has become very popular. Are some of us actually living a House of Cards life today? How close is it to real life? Though not ideal, I’ve been told this kind of open arrangement does exist. The line between good and evil is shrinking. It’s not black …
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An insight into a world, where a couple is committed to each other as well as to their romantic encounters with other people. Read polyamorous relationship story.
Live-in relationships in India are still taboo and surrounded by stigma. The live-in relationship law, however, offers legal protection to two adults choosing to live together. When you’re in the company of your beloved, even eternity isn’t enough, is it? Love is the warmth that you feel in your gut that science cannot explain and …
Compersion is defined as finding joy when your loved one invests in and takes pleasure from another romantic or sexual relationship
‘But tonight it frightened me, how either one of us could walk out the door and not feel we’d left behind anything we cared for.’…Celebrated author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni shares an excerpt from her novel
