How Social Media is Shaping Gen Z Relationships | Ria Chopra

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: / leezamangaldasYouTube: / @leezamangaldas1Ria Chopra's socials:https://www.instagram.com/riachops/https://x.com/riachops?lang=enhttps://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