India, Feb. 28 -- For long relationships have been about the guessing game-'What are we?' This unpredictable stance on the relationship may be all fun in the name of light-hearted mingling, but there's an ulterior insecurity. There's a lack of purpose in these types of casual flings. This has caused a shift to value stability in relationships, and women are calling the shots here.

According to a survey conducted by dating app, Bumble, 6 in 10 (62%) of women in India say they are now seeking a partner who offers emotional consistency, reliability, and clear life goals. In fact, women are leading the charge with the trend of future proofing.

Future proofing is a dating trend that values long-term goals, instead of the casual, no-strings a...