Age-wise trends: Men dominate over-30 bracketBetween 2019 and 2023, the data shows a clear demographic split:10,816 men aged over 30 died by suicide due to marriage-related distress, compared to 6,619 women. In the under-30 category, women continued to outnumber men, with 13,921 women versus 8,983 men dying by suicide during the same period. This rise points to a broader mental health crisis within Indian households, where emotional distress linked to marital instability affects both genders but manifests differently. They stress that acknowledging male distress does not diminish women’s suffering, but rather promotes a balanced approach to mental health and relationship support. (Disclaimer: This article discusses suicide and mental health issues.