Undoubtedly, we all have challenges in our lives. But, at least on the surface, some people’s challenges are more profound, and – in the arena of shidduchim – too often become a basis for wonderful people not to be given the opportunity as a potential shiduch. True, some people’s lives seem complicated, as they carry […]
Shiduchim: Are we writing off people too quickly? Read More »
Why you should you consider dating someone who has a medical condition.
Date a Person, Not a Diagnosis Read More »
A young lady writes a letter to her parents: I know you want to see me settled in a happy marriage, and that is why you are working so diligently for a shiduch for me. I love you, I truly appreciate your intent, but the way you are going about it isn’t working for me.
Dear parents, you mean well, but … Read More »
Frequently asked questions about the shiduch process.
There are NO RULES in Shiduchim. Read More »
As you work through a list of qualities that you absolutely must have in a spouse, it is also important to state to yourself WHY that is so crucial to you for a successful marriage.
Your shiduch ‘wishlist’ Read More »
When parents and children are ‘not on the same page about shiduchim’, it causes much frustration, waste of time and efforts, and overall disillusionment with the shidduch system. This article shares some ways an adult child might discuss this with their parents. Respect and appreciation for your parents are crucial for such conversations to be effective.
Getting parents & adult children on the same page Read More »
You get that shiduch research phone call. What can you say? Does sharing about these details violate some halachot of lashon hara?
How Much Truth to Share If Someone Calls You about a Shiduch? Read More »
Enjoy your adult child’s company. No matter your shared interests or differences of life choices, you are family and it’s Yom Tov. Create happy and emotionally healthy memories and they’ll always come back home.
Conversations between Adult Children & Parents Read More »
The question is not if a medical condition should be shared but rather when and how to tell.
Medical Conditions: To Share or Not? Read More »
So much of communication is not the overall message but the actual words, tone, what is stated first, etc. These all reflect what is in our hearts about the matter.
How to describe your child for shiduchim Read More »
