The Rise of the DINKs

Indian pockets are getting heavier as the potential job markets grow favorably. We stand poised as one of the most sought out economies in the world and with a tempting currency value too! The tier 2 cities and towns are increasingly opted by young couples who find it more easier to plan their finances there. Our NRI brothers and sisters are slowly planning their big return to homeland. There seems to be a lot of excitement, anticipation and anxiousness around with India shining and gleaming like the star of wonder!


This lucarative phase of our country has also brought in a new cult or social sect called the DINKs! We have heard about them in the first world countries, but there potential in India has been steadily increasing. DINKs stand for Double income No kids. There is an extension to it as well which is DINKER. An addition of early retirement which makes you relax, sit back and flash it on the bygone era. The synergy of two incomes scoops up life certainly and with it an extension of no kids zone makes the DINK a DINK!


Angelina Jolie says "Everything in life is to do with Parenthood!" I say "Water"!!! Perceptions differ and DINKs have their own way too!


I have met lots of young professionals who liked what they were earning and were satisfied
with their single status. Their individual corporate income made them do some very interesting
stuff. The word of responsibility or commitment made them terrifyingly yawn. However, 
recently I have heard of so many DINK couples and thats what made me think, read and now 
write about them. 


DINKs are extravagantly inclined to the lavishness of the world and they come up with these unlimited wants which never seem to limit itself. The urge to own the sophistication makes them catch up with their lifestyle. Well, as it always happens we all talk about the pluses and minuses here too. Make aims, fulfil them. Dream holiday destinations, unravel them. Chase a Beetle, Buzz up. Create a studio, build it. A DINKy, I suppose believes that fantasies come true, but so do people like me. The difference, DINKs I suppose rigorously work towards it. Moreover, they make pacts with themselves on a childfree life. I wanted nothing but, to have one. However, as I mentioned earlier, perceptions differ and so do wants and needs. 


This new cult in the Indian society is surely here to raise some voices and shutter some eye lids. But, its here to stay and make its way across our society where a woman is labeled complete when she bears a child. On a personal level, I just feel "India is a democratic country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters." Well, so should we hope for some fall in population 
level? Will, we have some courageous adoptions by some satisfied DINKs in future? Will 
the female infancy ratio fall and fall? Will my son get a good bride? These are questions which
we will have answers someday like any other grilling development question. Meanwhile, The 
rise of the DINKs is inevitable.