How Social Media is Shaping Gen Z Relationships | Ria Chopra on Love Matters Podcast

Is not posting about your partner on social media a major red flag? What is a „soft launch“ in relationships? And is AI making us worse at dating? Author and cultural commentator Ria Chopra joins sexuality educator Leeza Mangaldas on Love Matters for a deep dive into how the internet has become the sixth love language of Gen Z – shaping how young people date, express affection, and negotiate boundaries. Ria and Leeza unpack why digital behaviour now feels as meaningful as real-life gestures. They explore online identity, creator-partner dynamics, privacy, emotional signalling through memes, and the new etiquette of dating in a hyper-connected world. A thoughtful, relatable conversation for anyone navigating relationships in the age of the feed. Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: / leezamangaldas YouTube: / @leezamangaldas1 Ria Chopra's socials:   / riachops   https://x.com/riachops?lang=en https://riachops.com/ CREDITS: Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Khyati Rajvanshi (IE) Charulata Biswas (IE) Researcher & Editor Sana Rizvi (DW) Video Editor: Meetesh Dixit (IE) Project Manager: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW) Anant Nath Sharma (IE) Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE) Prerana Deshpande (DW) Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express. Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com #DWLoveMatters #LeezaMangaldas #RiaChopra #AIDating #ModernRelationships #DatingApps #SocialMediaCulture #DigitalIntimacy #Communication #DigitalLove #TechAndIntimacy #LoveMattersPodcast The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse -    • Political Pulse   🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds -    • Express Explained In 60 Seconds   🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien -    • Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien   🡆 Indian Express Explained -    • Indian Express Explained   🡆 UPSC Essentials-    • UPSC ESSENTIALS: ART & CULTURE with Devdut...   #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi):    / jansatta   Loksatta (Marathi):    / loksatta   The Financial Express    / financialexpress   Express Drives (Auto):    / expressdrives   Inuth (Youth):    / inuthdotcom   Indian Express Bangla:    / indianexpressbangla   Indian Express Punjab:    / @indianexpresspunjab   Indian Express Malayalam:    / iemalayalam   Indian Express Tamil:    / @indianexpresstamil   Connect with us: Facebook:   / indianexpress   Twitter:   / indianexpress   Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/