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News India Live, Digital Desk: New Relationship Trend: In today’s busy life, relationships are also changing rapidly. Especially in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, where everyone is fighting for their career and survival, the meaning of relationships has also changed. In this changing era, a new and slightly strange word has come into use – ‘Hobosexuality’. First of all, let us make it clear that it has nothing to do with anyone’s sexual orientation. This term describes a situation where a person forms a romantic relationship with someone else just so that he can get a place to live. This is not a relationship of love, but of convenience and meaning. So what is this ‘hobosexuality’ after all? This word is made up of two words – ‘Hobo’, which means a person who does not have a permanent place to live, and ‘Sexuality’. In simple words, when a person gets into a relationship with someone just so that he can live in his house, save his rent and get basic things like food and drink. If the needs can be fulfilled, then this kind of relationship is called ‘hobosexuality’. In this relationship, the intention of a person is not for love or emotional attachment, but only for a roof. This is a kind of opportunistic relationship. Why is this trend increasing in big cities? It is not surprising that this trend is being seen more in big cities. There are some solid social and economic reasons behind this: Skyrocketing rents and inflation: Living and eating in big cities is very expensive. Renting a good house is not within everyone’s reach. In such a situation, it becomes an easy solution for some people to enter into a ‘live-in’ relationship with someone, due to which they save on rent and other expenses. Financial insecurity and job uncertainty: There is no assurance of job in today’s time. In times of financial crisis, some people, under the guise of emotional support, look for a partner who can provide them financial and physical stability. Mixture of loneliness and convenience: Loneliness in the crowd of the city is also a big reality. A ‘hobosexual’ person takes advantage of another person’s loneliness. He offers temporary companionship, emotional drama and physical closeness and in return gets accommodation. Running away from commitment: This is a kind of ‘situationship’, where there is no serious commitment or planning for the future. As soon as the ‘hobosexual’ person’s meaning is fulfilled (e.g. he gets a new job or a better place to live), he ends the relationship and moves on. This trend reflects the increasing dishonesty and opportunism in relationships. This can be very painful for the person involved in the relationship. Therefore, before moving forward in any new relationship, it is very important to understand your partner’s intentions and recognize these ‘red flags’. True relationships are based on mutual respect, love and honesty, not on convenience or jugaad.