QuackQuack Survey Shows Young Daters Rejecting “Drama” as Passion

A new survey from Indian dating app QuackQuack suggests that many young adults are rethinking long-held assumptions about conflict and passion in relationships. The findings point to a shift in how daters interpret emotional turbulence, with a growing number recognizing that what once felt like chemistry often amounts to exhaustion.

The survey gathered responses from 8,738 users across metropolitan and suburban regions, all between ages 22 and 35. According to the platform, 27% of participants said they had previously equated chaos with romantic intensity, later realizing that overlooking red flags rarely leads to stronger connection. QuackQuack founder and CEO Ravi Mittal noted that the data highlights a broader pattern among young users: “The findings of the survey clearly show that many young daters force themselves to believe that the turbulence in their relationship is just a form of love, but most of them are finally realizing that it’s more exhausting than exciting.”

One of the strongest trends in the report reflects changing attitudes toward conflict. Half of respondents said they once subscribed to the belief that frequent fights indicated emotional investment, and more than 30% of women and 26% of men said they once viewed jealousy or on-again, off-again dynamics as proof of passion. However, more than 60% of those same daters said they now see these cycles as unhealthy and emotionally draining – aligning with broader conversations around relationship well-being that have gained traction on social platforms and within Gen Z–focused media.

The survey also highlights generational differences. Daters aged 22 to 26 were more likely to identify emotional stability as a marker of a healthy relationship and rejected the idea that tension is necessary to sustain attraction. Their responses suggested that portrayals of romance in film and television may be losing influence as younger adults prioritize communication and consistency.

When asked about the red flags they overlooked in early stages of dating, users most commonly cited extreme jealousy, possessiveness, disregard for personal boundaries, and anger issues. While about a third said they initially believed these behaviors would improve with time, only a small minority reported that things actually did.

Communication emerged as one of the clearest themes across the findings. Among respondents aged 25 to 35, 44% said that calm, open dialogue contributes more to long-term chemistry than dramatic ups and downs. The survey also indicates that matches who establish expectations early and address concerns directly are significantly more likely to move beyond the app into offline relationships.