Which one will you choose - love or work?

CHENNAI: Work remains one of the prime reasons for conflict among couples, says a survey conducted by the dating app, QuackQuack.


According to it, 31% of working women voiced how they have toiled to achieve their career goals, and asking them to give it up is not fair. 29% of men pursuing higher studies stated that if it came down to love versus work, they'll choose the former in a heartbeat.

The survey was conducted to get people's opinions on the sacrifices we make in love and where they draw the line. The review shows that 45% of people agreed that compromises are part and parcel of dating. 32% of the male respondents revealed they changed their dressing style, eating habits and most definitely sleeping habits due to late-night chats.

While adjustments are necessary, some areas of life should not change according to your relationship's demands. 41% of people above 30 expressed how one should never compromise on the core elements that define us.

“Among the approximately 1.20 million mutual matches per year, we witness people choosing partners with similar habits and core values. The trend shows one out of six people don’t unmatch owing to conflicting ideals,” said QuackQuack founder and CEO, Ravi Mittal

The survey shows that 22% of people from Hyderabad and Chennai mentioned having dropped a habit their date disliked. A whopping six out of eight men disclosed giving up on their smoking and drinking habits after getting into a relationship. While most of these men agreed that it only benefited their health, 9% complained of feeling controlled.

Three out of 10 survey participants from the tier 2 cities of Guwahati and Bhubaneswar disclosed having parted ways with at least one friend because their partner 'did not approve'.

Friendship is among the top things to take the brunt of compromise in a relationship. 25% of QuackQuack users narrated how some matches did not work out because their best friends are of the opposite sex. It led to too many doubts and mistrust, and they valued the friendship more than someone they had just met online.

The majority of respondents also refused to compromise on their ideals and core values -- 54% of men and women between 25 and 30 mentioned their beliefs define them. Five out of eight respondents explained they often match with people sharing similar ideals in life. Not only does that give you more talking points, but it also helps maintain peace in relationships.

35% of women above 30 hailing from tier 1 and 2 cities expressed that a healthy relationship would never demand that you give up your independence. And that there's nothing wrong in enjoying a little me time.