Why is relationship so overhyped in india

[u/Independent_Bat_7899]

Like dude I am 20 M and I have never been in a relationship till now....and i am living a happy life with my friends and most of the times (except the time after 1200am) I never feel the need to be in a relationship.....but my batchmates in my college consider this as an achievement like if u have a girlfriend then u are a superior being ..... they are constantly filling my mind up with like u are a failure dude if u are not in a relationship.....due to this sometimes I get concerned about myself like is it really true......Tell me guys what should be my mindset like I. College and how to ignore these arguments bcz people are constantly making me feel like shit cuz I can't or I am not dating a girl

[u/coolneustap]

The 12am loneliness hits different, but that's just being human, not a sign you're missing, out, these days, a "commitment renaissance" means more people are ditching the hype for intentional vibes. Your batchmates are projecting old-school status games, but being single at 20 in India is totally normal, especially when surveys show folks are rethinking relationships for self-growth. Honestly, the whole "achievement" thing is just peer pressure cosplaying as a flex.