I’m a big fan of Indian Matchmaking, and have also recently finished watching Jewish Matchmaking. Here are a few takeaways:

  1. These shows focus on a very specific culture, where a key feature is not having to explain to a potential partner the complexities of their culture.

  2. Most people who engage a matchmaker are serious about getting married and having kids. A small percentage are in the “see what happens” demographic.

  3. I like how you present your list of requirements and expectations upfront.

  4. Even when most of your requirements are there, it could still lack chemistry and fail. A majority of the matches you see on screen don’t appear to have lasted past the TV show.

Would you consider engaging a professional matchmaker? Have you done this? What are your thoughts or experiences?

  • seacat@monyet.cc
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    1 year ago

    Not answering the question but I love Indian Matchmaking, but didn’t finish Jewish one. Sima Aunty is so watchable

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      1 year ago

      OMG yes, Sima Aunty is so entertaining. I can’t wait for the next season.

      Jewish Matchmaking was a bit hard to get into for some reason, but I gave it another go recently and finished it.