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In December 2023, mentions of “relatives” in bios increased by 32% compared to the annual average, with users highlighting the pressure many feel during this season of shaadis and celebrations.
Here’s to dancing through the drama, owning your single era and making this wedding season a vibe!
Indian wedding season — the time to bring out your best desi fits, endless dance-offs and plates piled high with biryani and jalebis. But for young singles, it’s not all glitz and glam; it’s also prime time for the inevitable interrogation: “So, when are you getting married?” From nosy aunties to matchmaking grandmas, no one is safe from the love life inquisition.
Internal data from Tinder shows that mentions of “relatives” in bios spike by 32% during this season, as users playfully brace themselves for the barrage of questions from well-meaning (but persistent) family members. In December 2023, mentions of “relatives” in bios increased by 32% compared to the annual average, with users highlighting the pressure many feel during this season of shaadis and celebrations.
To make things easier (and way more fun), the app is here to arm young singles with a foolproof and light-hearted guide to handle those relentless questions with style and humor. Because answering ‘Are you seeing anyone?’ for the thousandth time isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time at a wedding buffet.
Tinder’s got your back with these top tips from Dr Chandni Tugnait, Life Coach & Relationship Expert partner, Tinder in India, to help you dodge (or own) those awkward conversations and turn them into reasons to laugh this wedding season:
The Classic Deflection
“I’m too busy perfecting my dance moves for my cousin’s sangeet — relationships will have to wait.”
After all, it’s about shifting the focus to something relatable: the chaos of dance practice and family fun.
The “Turn the Tables” Technique
“Oh, funny you should ask! How’s your love life, auntie?”
The trick is always to reply to a question with another question. We’re sure your favorite auntie or uncle will have much more to consider.
It’s all about mystery, darling
“I could tell you, but then it wouldn’t be as fun!”
Your dating life can be as top-secret as a Bollywood romance – sometimes the best answer is no answer at all.
The “Can’t Hear You Over Dhol” escape
“Sorry, did you say something? I can barely hear you over the dhol!”
Use the power of wedding season music as an excuse to avoid the question (or you can always initiate the dancing yourself).
The “New Year, New Me” Excuse
“Ask me next year — new year, new surprises… most likely”
The ‘New Year, New me’ excuse never fails. There is no perfect way to dodge the questions and keep things light (and maybe this excuse will actually materialise – as a matter of fact, Tinder’s Future of Dating Report reveals 41% of young singles believe manifesting has a larger influence on compatibility and connection than Zodiac signs)
So, when an aunty hits you with the classic “Shaadi kab karoge?” this wedding season, you’ve got the perfect clapbacks ready. With Tinder’s guide, you can dodge awkward convos, keep things chill and stay unbothered. And when you do find someone you ‘like’, you can tell her, “Don’t worry, aunty, I’ll get your thoughts via the app
Here’s to dancing through the drama, owning your single era and making this wedding season a vibe!