Marriages are an icky topic once you come into the ‘marriageable age’ bracket. At every opportunity, your parents want to set you up and all you can think of is running far and wide.
In case an arranged marriage is your plan, you are going to have to familiarize yourself with matrimonial sites. It is a social networking site for ‘to be married’ category folks. Funnily enough what goes on your profile is the most important thing since that’s how things will go forward.
Before your parents list you on one of these sites, here’s what you should tell them:
If There’s Someone Else
If you haven’t informed at home about your affair so far, it is time to come clean before you find yourself listed on one of these matrimonial sites. You don’t want to be approached or find your parents approaching other potential interests. Giving them a clear idea of your relationship status is most important.
Lifestyle Choices
Marriage is a big commitment and hence when looking for a life partner, you would want to look in the right category. Whether you’re a social drinker/smoker, unsocial butterfly or a shopaholic, your parents must be informed before they list you on the site as an ultra ‘sanskaari’ child.
Your Job Description
Considering the diverse professions that you have today, make sure that your parents exactly know what your role at work is. If you’re a YouTube sensation, make sure your parents are not listing you as a ‘video maker’. If you are a freelancer, it is even more important to describe your profile since it may cause misunderstanding.
Caste No Bar
If you have grown up with the right values, you are going to be open to marriage beyond caste issues. Clarify the same with your parents and make them understand your views about such matters.
Still Not Ready
If you think you are still not ready to jump into the next phase, it is important to talk your parents about it. There’s no point meeting prospective brides/grooms if you’re not interested in the set-up. This will be unfair to the other person too, who may be expecting things to work out soon. In such cases, make sure you stop your parents at the first step itself.
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