Marriage

What are hybrid relationships, and why are there dating apps for married people?

When married people live in different cities or countries because of work, when partners stay together to co-parent long after the relationship has soured, when couples want to renegotiate exclusivity and intimacy within their marriage - how are they doing it, and what forms are such hybrid love relationships taking today?

Woman with Rs 11 LPA job wanted Rs 1 crore pa groom. ‘We banned her,’ says matchmaker

'This is modern matchmaking in a nutshell: people want the top 1 percent outcome, but they don’t want to own their real requirements or do the self-awareness check that comes with them,' Oendrila Kapoor, founder of The Date Crew, said.

Man seeking rich wife wants ‘huge dowry’: I earn Rs 15,000, she should give Rs 10 lakh, car, bike, AC

'We are from a middle‑class family, and I want my wife to be from a rich family so that I don’t have to suffer financially in future,' the man said. When asked why he wants to marry if money is his primary motivation, he replied, 'I need someone to serve me and my family.'

Pune man creates viral 'arranged marriage' Excel sheet to track matches: 'Did it for my parents'

When asked if the viral reel has improved his prospects in the marriage market, the 28-year-old laughed and said, 'Maybe... Now, I have women DMing me.'

Man divorces ill wife for losing hair, refuses to pay for treatment: 'Never seen such a ruthless man'

The couple had been married for 16 years. The woman said her husband stopped taking her to family gatherings or social events because he felt she made him 'lose face'.

How couples can handle money without letting it damage the marriage

Most money fights aren’t really about money. They’re about fear, control, and feeling unheard.

China woman buys Rs 2,500 ‘love insurance’, claims Rs 1.2 lakh after marriage a decade later

'She said she bought love insurance; my first reaction was that she had been scammed,' said the woman's husband.

Husband humiliates wife sharing old relationship photos with family, High Court grants divorce: 'Once trust is broken...'

The Court observed that once trust and respect are destroyed, the marital bond cannot survive.

'You have 2 wives, I have none': Karnataka man kills father for not arranging his marriage

The 35-year-old farmer was angry with his father for not arranging his marriage while his father had married twice. Meanwhile, the father often scolded him for his 'lazy attitude' and for not working seriously in the fields.

Gurgaon creator wears mother's 37-year-old wedding saree at reception: 'Bought it for Rs 900'

Several social media users appreciated the gesture and praised Kumar for honouring her mother on her special day. A few also pointed out that although Rs 900 may feel like a small amount now, especially for a wedding saree, it would have been quite expensive when it was bought in 1989.

Parents in China buy AI clips of regretful single women to urge childless kids to marry

AI‑generated clips showing middle‑aged women lamenting their single lives spark both support and backlash online.

Widow of gay man files case against his lover, in-laws over his inheritance

The woman's mother-in-law has now filed an appeal seeking to declare the marriage as invalid.

UK baronet’s advert for a 'male heir' sparks outrage and raises legal, ethical questions

A 79-year-old aristocrat’s appeal for a young woman willing to bear him a son has set off public debate about inheritance, consent and the commodification of parenthood

'Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi?': Vlogger asks Russian women to pick a groom. Their reply is viral

Social media users highlighted that the women's answers reflected Russia's close friendship with India. The countries established bilateral relations in 1991 and have remained close allies.

Man marries woman 4 hours after blind date, she spends all his Rs 30 lakh savings in a month

The couple spent one night together—their only intimate moment. 'After that, even when I attempted to hug her, she pushed me away,' the 40-year-old man said.

Man seeks divorce after wife spent Rs 84 lakh on male live-streamer: 'Don't love you anymore'

The husband used to live close to his workplace, about 25 km away from the couple's home. Over the years, he had sent her about Rs 1.5 crore, of which the wife admitted to spending Rs 84 lakh on the live-streamer and could not account for the rest.

How India loves: Dating, live-in relationships, (open) marriage, polyamory and reading the fine print of feelings

The way Indians date, marry or live-in, separate, and stay together reveals more than social shifts. It reflects who we’re becoming. Behind every swipe and ceremony lies a nation rethinking not just love, but the idea of togetherness itself.

Woman discovers husband’s 16-year affair after mistress shows up at father-in-law’s funeral

After the wife took the matter to the court, the man was sentenced to a year in prison. Under Chinese law, bigamy is considered a violation of marital integrity and can result in up to two years of imprisonment.

Bride calls off wedding, charges Rs 4 lakh 'hugging fee', says ' too honest' groom has 'too little income'

The couple were introduced last year via a matchmaker. 'Her family is the most unreasonable I’ve encountered in over a decade of matchmaking,' the matchmaker told local media.

‘Take her, give me the cow': Man's shocking deal with wife's lover goes viral. Watch

The husband later explained that the decision was made to protect the honour of both families. The affair, he said, began only a few months after the couple’s wedding.

Influencer reveals why she chose not to wear sindoor, mangalsutra after marriage; internet divided

Divija Bhasin, a content creator, recently shared her views on marriage, explaining her reasons for not wearing sindoor or mangalsutra. While some agreed with her, others criticized her for challenging cultural norms in the name of equality.

Does a will made before marriage remain valid after a spouse dies?

Understanding what marriage does to the validity of a will is important to prevent conflicts and make sure that assets are passed on as planned.

Woman quits sales job to start wedding vows writing business, earns Rs 7 lakh a month

Despite her competitors using AI to churn out content at a rapid rate, Katelyn Peterson says her clients value emotional authenticity and human storytelling — something she believes AI can’t replicate.

Ukrainian woman shares how life changed after 8 years of marriage to Indian man: 'So much joy'

From online chats to cross-cultural marriage — Ukrainian woman’s story of love in India goes viral.

UP panchayat allows woman to live with lover after husband asks to 'end' marriage

The couple had been married for three months when the family came to know about the extramarital affair. The woman's lover was held hostage by her in-laws until the panchayat meeting.