Yated Shidduch Forum 2/1/19: Traveling Out of Town for a Date, How Long Should I Stay?
Question: In the past, proper spacing between dates has been discussed.
I will iy”H be traveling by plane to date someone out-of-town. Should I be waiting around several days in a city I am not familiar with before I go on the next date? Would you advise me any differently than if I was dating in-town?
Yated Shidduch Forum 1/25/19: Did He Call Too Soon?
Question:
My son recently went out with a girl and, after the second date, asked her if he can call her. Usually, this type of thing is made up with the shadchan beforehand, but in this case, my son told me that he sensed that the first two dates went very well, and, feeling spontaneous, he decided to ask about calling.
My son is a good, responsible boy, and while I was surprised – as was the shadchan – that he took this matter into his own hands, so to speak, I was wondering what my response should have been. Should I have been proud of his spontaneity? Did he do something inappropriate?
Yated Shidduch Forum 1/18/19: How Should I Ask Questions on a Date?
Question:
A friend of mine told me that when she dates, she will often ask the boy very pointed questions, such as: “If you could go back in time and meet anyone, who are some people you would choose and why?” “If you had so much money that you never needed to work a day in your life, what would you do?” “What do you hope to bring to a spouse’s life?” “Are you a giving, caring person?” “If you were stuck somewhere and needed to get out, who are the three people you’d want with you?” “What would you do if….?”
Yated Shidduch Forum 1/11/19: Day Dates or Night Dates, Which One is Better?
Question:
In my dating experience, I have found day dates to be much more productive and enjoyable than night dates. Maybe it is just a coincidence or perhaps there is something to it.
I was wondering if the panelists, with their vast experience, have found day dates to be more beneficial than night dates, or vice versa. If there is data that would support one way or another, I might do what I can to arrange my dates at those times, when possible. What has your experience shown?
Yated Shidduch Forum 1/4/19: Is it Acceptable to Redd a Shidduch Via Text Message?
Question: I recently received a shidduch idea from a shadchan – by text. This was the first time I had ever received a shidduch redd by text message. The text said: “Hi, this is… I thought of a great shidduch idea for your son. I am sending a resume in the next text message.” A week later, I got another text asking […]