With Valentine's Day upcoming, turns out romance isn't dead - it's just getting smaller. According to Bumble's 2025 Dating Trends , over half (57%) of women in India are self-proclaimed romantics who love - love. Micromance - these small but consistent acts - are the future of love, rather than the traditional single grand gestures like big bouquets and degustation dinners.

The research shows 61% of single Indian women find micro-moments like shared morning rituals or an unexpected chai delivery more meaningful than traditional romantic clichés.

Along with this, inside jokes and playlists are also taking center stage. With 34.8% of single Indian women citing a lack of romance as a relationship challenge, everyday gestures like curating a Bollywood playlist or crafting an inside joke are taking center stage this Valentine's Day. 50.4% of single Indian women are wanting more romance in their dating life as many are swapping digital gestures for personal ones—like leaving a handwritten note tucked inside a favourite book.

Another important factor is humour. It is the secret to love in 2025: More than 51.3% of Gen Z single Indians believe that shared humour builds stronger connections, proving a relatable meme or a perfectly timed "desi parent" joke can be just as heartfelt as a love letter.