India, Feb. 14 -- Valentine's Day is no longer just about spending the day with a romantic partner. Increasingly, it's about doing what feels right, whether that means dining out with friends, watching a movie with your family, or simply staying in and embracing a day of quiet reflection.

Recent data supports this shift. A new study by dating app QuackQuack reveals a clear divide in how young and mature daters are approaching February 14. While Gen Z is opting for what it calls "Romantic Fasting," millennials, by contrast, are navigating the day with careful strategy, almost like a well-planned chess match.

For 33% of daters aged 20 to 26, Valentine's Day 2026 is a non-event. Many respondents shared that they are deliberately avoiding n...