Unpacking Live-In Relationships in India: Conversations with Couples Defying Cultural Norms | The Right Swipe Ep 21

The Right Swipe

If you have been following the news in India over the last 2-3 months, you would notice a pattern of shaming Live-in relationships. There have been multiple cases of murders where the accused was the live-in partner themselves. As society's stance stands, live-in relationships are a taboo and a matter of shame.

Often couples do not share with their families about their living conditions. This makes the individuals and their situation vulnerable to issues. So then is marriage the only happy ending a couple in love can hope for? This week we feature three different stories of couples who chose to happily live-in and how it ended for them!

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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound Mix by Amrit Regi

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