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India Today
10-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Why urban hobosexuality is quite a thing in India now (or at least becoming one)
Home Prices Rise Up to 14% in Top Indian Cities Led by Premium DemandProperty Prices in 13 Indian Cities See 8-Point Rise in March 2025Average Residential Property Prices Expected to Rise by 6.5% in 2025 Amid Luxury Segment GrowthDelhi NCR, Bengaluru Lead Housing Price Surge; 1BHK Demand Rises Amid Affordability ConcernsDo you see a similarity in these headlines? You don't need to be a real estate expert to figure it out that property prices are at an all-time high in India's metro cities. And when buying a home gets harder, rents inevitably follow suit. That means living alone or even upgrading from a cramped flat to a slightly bigger one is becoming a distant dream for many urban combine skyrocketing housing costs with the city's emotional loneliness, and you get a ripe environment for something rather unexpected, urban hobosexuality. Behind the slightly cheeky label lies a very real dynamic: people entering relationships less for love and more for a place to live, often leaning financially and emotionally on their partner without offering much in is hobosexuality? At its core, hobosexuality refers to a pattern where someone enters a romantic relationship primarily for housing or financial support, often under the guise of a deep emotional the term itself might feel like clickbait, the lived reality is anything but light-hearted. It's a growing psychological and relational phenomenon that's emerging in urban India, quietly and just a western buzzwordThe term 'hobosexual' originally surfaced in Western internet culture, used colloquially to describe someone who dates primarily for shelter (like we saw Matthew McConaughey in Failure to Launch). In India, it is catching ground. Why, you ask? Of course, the sky-high rents are to blame (and some stingy individuals too). Not that we are making a case for hobosexuals, but isn't that true? Metros like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, where housing is expensive, the dating scene is getting increasingly transactional. Dr. Chandni Tugnait, psychotherapist and founder-director of Gateway of Healing, says, 'We're increasingly seeing individuals, particularly women, getting involved with partners who bring little to the table - emotionally, financially, or logistically, but take up disproportionate space in their lives. The relationship appears romantic on the surface, but there's often a hidden power imbalance where one partner is clearly benefiting more than the other.'When romance feels like responsibilityTake the story of Ankita (name changed), for instance, a successful entrepreneur in her late 30s. 'It felt romantic at first,' she recalls. 'I believed we were in love, therefore readily agreed to welcome him home. But I was footing the rent and carrying the weight of the relationship alone.'Over time, she noticed a disturbing pattern. 'He wouldn't split the rent and would compensate with little things like taking the dog for a walk or cooking sometimes. When I needed him emotionally, he was nowhere to be found,' she that kind of emotional bait that is really tough to spot at first. To some extent, our modern dating culture can take the blame for these associations. Love bombing, fast-tracked closeness, and performative vulnerability blur the lines between affection and manipulation. The red flags are so hard to emotional economy of urban livingHobosexuality is actually a reflection of the society we live in. Don't believe? A report from Deloitte, titled "2025 Gen Z and Millennial Work Survey" states that more than 50 per cent of millennial and Gen Z employees are living paycheck to paycheck in costs in metro cities often swallow over 40 per cent of a single person's income. For instance, a person living in Mumbai will spend at least 48 per cent of his income in housing.'Add to that the cultural pressure to settle down, the glorification of struggle, and a deep-rooted saviour complex many people carry, and you have a cocktail that allows hobosexual dynamics to thrive,' says Dr. Tugnait.'What makes it even more dangerous is that it's often disguised as devotion. You're not just paying rent, you're paying for the illusion of companionship.'Love needs empathyCalling out hobosexuality isn't about demonising people who are struggling. Nor is it a call for hyper-independence. But it is about building relationships based on equality and awareness, not emotional convenience.- Ends
Sydney Morning Herald
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘It would be weird if she left': The pleasure and pain of adult kids at home
'It will take a stick of dynamite to get me out of my parent's house,' Matthew McConaughey famously says in the 2006 film, Failure to Launch. And while his man-child character was played for laughs, staying in the family home long into adulthood is no longer a far-fetched Hollywood plot. As many as 50 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds are living at home with their parents, according to the latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics (HILDA) survey by Melbourne University's Melbourne Institute. And it's not just the cost of living keeping the generations under the same roof. Demographers claim the milestones of adulthood – graduating higher education, marrying and having children – are now happening later in life. Add to this the financial strain that comes from the rising cost of housing and you find children are entering adulthood, but staying put. For those who have experienced the 'under my roof' lecture, the potential intergenerational tension is real. Loading Mikaela Binns-Rorke, 21 lives at home board-free with her mum, Natalie Binns, and her mum's partner, Jim Shields. The young actor is responsible for keeping her room, bathroom and living area clean and tidy and she helps out on household chores whenever she can. 'I often have to remind her about this side of the arrangement,' says Binns. 'She has witnessed her friends in share housing and that has been an eye-opener for her with all the expenses; I think she knows she has it pretty good here.' Chief executive of Relationships Australia NSW, Elisabeth Shaw, says the organisation is seeing a growing number of family groups seeking guidance around young adults living at home. She says there are ways to reduce the household tension, or eliminate it altogether.
The Age
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Age
‘It would be weird if she left': The pleasure and pain of adult kids at home
'It will take a stick of dynamite to get me out of my parent's house,' Matthew McConaughey famously says in the 2006 film, Failure to Launch. And while his man-child character was played for laughs, staying in the family home long into adulthood is no longer a far-fetched Hollywood plot. As many as 50 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds are living at home with their parents, according to the latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics (HILDA) survey by Melbourne University's Melbourne Institute. And it's not just the cost of living keeping the generations under the same roof. Demographers claim the milestones of adulthood – graduating higher education, marrying and having children – are now happening later in life. Add to this the financial strain that comes from the rising cost of housing and you find children are entering adulthood, but staying put. For those who have experienced the 'under my roof' lecture, the potential intergenerational tension is real. Loading Mikaela Binns-Rorke, 21 lives at home board-free with her mum, Natalie Binns, and her mum's partner, Jim Shields. The young actor is responsible for keeping her room, bathroom and living area clean and tidy and she helps out on household chores whenever she can. 'I often have to remind her about this side of the arrangement,' says Binns. 'She has witnessed her friends in share housing and that has been an eye-opener for her with all the expenses; I think she knows she has it pretty good here.' Chief executive of Relationships Australia NSW, Elisabeth Shaw, says the organisation is seeing a growing number of family groups seeking guidance around young adults living at home. She says there are ways to reduce the household tension, or eliminate it altogether.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Jessica Parker's three children seen in rare photo at son's ‘extra special' college graduation
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's three children looked all grown up in a rare photo together. The couple's 22-year-old son, James, took to Instagram this week to celebrate his graduation from Brown University by sharing multiple snaps of the big moment, including one with his 15-year-old twin sisters,Tabitha and Marion. In the sweet photo, the 'Sex and the City' actress' eldest child wore his black graduation gown and a brown stole layered over a blue suit and tie. He also wore white sneakers and put his brown waves on full display while carrying his graduation cap in one hand. Tabitha and Marion matched in green shirts and jeans as they walked alongside their big brother following the ceremony. HBO producer Liviya Kraemer, who worked on 'Divorce' with SJP, also released a photo of the new college graduate to honor his academic achievement. 'Extra special congratulations to @jwbr0derick!!!!!!!!! Now let's do this every five years,' Kraemer captioned the photo shared to her Instagram Story. James has followed in his parents' footsteps by pursuing a career in acting and even guest-starred in his dad's show 'Elsbeth' earlier this year. The 'Failure to Launch' star, 60, and Broderick, 63, were not seen in any of the images from the graduation. The couple typically keeps their children out of the spotlight and off social media, though they have made some rare red carpet appearances at Hollywood events over the years. Last April, Parker and the 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' actor attended the Broadway premiere of 'Smash' with their daughters. Four months later, the couple and their entire brood attended the 2024 Paris Olympics. In July 2024, Broderick and his kids walked the red carpet sans Parker for the Broadway opening of 'Oh, Mary!' That summer, Broderick and Parker celebrated their twins' 15th birthday with a balloon-filled party. Broderick and Parker have been married since 1997.
