Yated Shidduch Forum 10/27/17: Heart’s Not In It – Volume 2
Question: I am following up on a Shidduch Forum column some weeks ago, when most of the panelists seemed to imply that a young man should marry someone even if his heart isn’t in it. If there is some problem holding back a young man from connecting, or his expectations are unrealistic, then that absolutely needs to be […]
Yated Shidduch Forum 10/20/17: Using a Coupon on a Date; Waive It or Save It?
Question: What do the panelists think of using coupons on a date? I just got a 40% off coupon to a really nice restaurant. Should I beshitah not use it? (I’m not a cheapskate by nature, but if I find a good sale, a bargain, or a coupon, I definitely take advantage of it.) On the one […]
Yated Shidduch Forum 9/29/17: Are Singles Properly Prepared for Rejection?
Question: According to information that I have gathered, five out of six shidduchim involving a bochur who is dating for the first time, where the shidduchim don’t result in a marriage, end with the girl rejecting the boy after three or four dates. While this 5:1 ratio may be similar to the overall dating statistics in that nearly five out of […]