India, May 26 -- Dating has gained a bad rep in the age of smartphones, confined to dating apps, likes, swipes and multiple talking stages. Some are frustrated, swearing off dating completely, condemning the popular saying 'plenty of fish in the sea' with the 'sea itself is polluted'. But is the situation as dreary as it seems? Turns out there's still hope, a ray of light beyond the casual, hookup culture.

A study published in the Journal of Personal Relationships which was published online on Jan 2025, revealed that the young generation is still finding love in the old-fashioned way.

The study included researchers from the University of Illinois. They looked at how college students described romantic relationships. What they did was co...