New bonds, just for the festive nights

<div class="section1"><div class="Normal">The New Year is not just about making new resolutions. It''s about welcoming everything that''s new and nice. And topmost on that list, especially for the party people in the city, is to check out some new partners even as they party wild. <br /><br />"It just adds to the fun and frolic of the big day, getting to know a new person on the eve of the New Year is cool," said 23-year-old Nitish Kapoor, an executive with a foreign bank.And it''s not just the men but also the women who are equally keen that Cupid weave some temporary charm this festive season. "One has to invest a lot of time on a committed relationship, hooking up with someone new for one big party or for a few days is easier and more exciting," said young entrepreneur Meeta Saran. While emotions and bonding can take a back seat, it''s <span style="" font-style:="" italic="">masti</span> that''s topmost on the minds of the party brigade who say, "The idea is just to chill out and have a good time with no baggage attached." In fact, most of the men find this arrangement convenient as many of their new female partners offer to share half the expenses incurred while partying. <br /><br />"The main reason for this behaviour is that most young professionals don''t have time to invest in a committed relationship," explained psychiatrist Shiladiyta Ray adding, "some of them do it just for the excitement, or because they think it''s a smart thing to do and then flaunt it among friends." <br /><span style="" font-style:="" italic="">caltimes@timesgroup.com</span></div> </div>