Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day: Picnic is preferred over gifts

The survey generally covers people between the age group of 18 to 32 years and mainly consists of people who are students and working professionals. The study showed us some of the trends that will be followed on this year’s Valentine’s Day and how they will affect the online dating industry.

While there are some preconceived notions of how Valentine’s Day should be celebrated, those concepts are changing. People usually exchange cards, flowers, chocolates or other gifts as a token of their love for each other. However, Indian Gen-Z and Millennials have other ideas for this day.

Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day dates

According to a QuackQuack survey, 47% of daters prefer a budget-friendly Valentine’s Day date rather than fancy dining and expensive gifts. Gen-Z, especially those under the age of 23, revealed that they have a pact with dates that they would rather exchange gifts that are practical and meaningful, rather than something that burns a hole in their pocket.

While Valentine’s Day is all about finding love and companionship, people are going above and beyond. Many are looking for friends and connections beyond romantic relationships.

According to the survey, “37% of survey participants between 25 and 30, mainly working professionals in 9 to 5 jobs, mentioned overcoming their loneliness by participating in communication. This basically happens when people Seek friends and platonic relationships. 33% of people seek real companionship at this time of year.

rebounds are rising

Being single and lonely at this time of year can bring up many feelings. One of those feelings may involve going back to an ex you never thought you’d ever contact. The survey said that this was a matter of several millennia.

11% of male daters above the age of 25 and 18% below the age of 23 from Tier 1 and 2 cities disclosed their old matches on this day. More than 15% of women over the age of 28 rebounded with their ex on Valentine’s Day.

importance of self love

While many may feel lonely or want to spend time with their partner this Valentine’s Day, people have realized the importance of self-care and self-love. Gen Z single daters have found many different ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day without falling off the wagon.

Of survey participants between the ages of 18 and 23, 28% mentioned planning a fun night out with friends. 12% of women in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities are planning for Galentine’s Day instead of wallowing in self-pity.

Even though Valentine’s Day is primarily celebrated as a day of romance and affection between intimate partners, it can also be a celebration of love and appreciation between friends, family members, and others.