Everyone has ‘stuff.’ True, some is heavier than others. One of the key goals in dating is ensuring that you are accepted for who you are—both the good and the challenging aspects that someone may need to embrace. The focus shouldn’t be on whether to share personal information, but rather on how and when to […]
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Sharing/ Disclosing about your ‘stuff’ There may be something that you may have heard about the person you are dating and they may not (yet) have brought it up. If you have a question you should bring it up. For starters, the information may be important to know. There may be things that you are
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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 »
Q: “I am dating Leah and she seems like a great girl. I heard some rumors about her family though she hasn’t said anything. Should I just assume that what I heard is just gossip from angry neighbors? I do want to get to the bottom of it. If I ask outright, Leah will be
When, Not If: Discussing Personal Issues on a Shidduch Date Read More »
For men (click here for women’s version) Her values Her values should be compatible with yours. They do not have to be identical. How does she envision her family life to be? her role? her husband’s role? What drives her? What does she see as her purpose in life? How does her Yiddishkeit affect who she is?
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Why you should you consider dating someone who has a medical condition.
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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 »
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.
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When meeting someone for shiduchim purposes, it is important to know what you ought to know about each other and the relationship before you commit to marriage and a life time together.
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