India, Oct. 12 -- Being emotionally available is key to forming meaningful connections in dating but for many men, it's easier said than done. For a long time, Indian society upheld two firm beliefs about men: they don't talk about their feelings, and they don't cry. Men were expected to provide, protect, and take care - but asking to be taken care of, or showing vulnerability, wasn't considered "manly." However, this has changed over the past few years, as modern dating, amplified by virtual platforms, has begun to dismantle these stereotypes. Finally, men aren't bottling up their emotions. And it's a win-win for women. A survey by the Indian dating app QuackQuack shows that 3 in 5 men now openly discuss their vulnerabilities and share their flaws and red flags during the initial chatting phase itself. Surveys also indicate that emotionally available men are increasingly desirable to women. Dating profiles with lines like "I go to therapy every Sunday" or "still moving on from the last breakup but open to connections" get more attention for their honesty. In fact, emotional openness has started to edge out the old "six-pack abs and six feet tall" checklist. And it's millennials and Gen Z leading this shift, actively seeking partners who communicate openly and rejecting toxic traits like stonewalling and emotional detachment....