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Dating Expectations for Immigrants
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dating to find the one you love or dating for the family? amid the hype around Netflix’s “Indian Matchmaking” we discuss parental expectations from immigrant families when it comes to finding a partner. for many, there’s pressure from parents to find a match that’s from the same culture and background, a person with an esteemed profession - but how does that mix with falling in love? a look into the practice of desi matchmaking with help from reading resources from Sahar Fatima, how it compares to the expectations for east asian women, and our own struggles with finding a dual balance in relationships: western “tinder” dating vs. eastern parental expectations. follow us on IG and Twitter @immadein_
69 episodes
Manage episode 274707843 series 2808419
dating to find the one you love or dating for the family? amid the hype around Netflix’s “Indian Matchmaking” we discuss parental expectations from immigrant families when it comes to finding a partner. for many, there’s pressure from parents to find a match that’s from the same culture and background, a person with an esteemed profession - but how does that mix with falling in love? a look into the practice of desi matchmaking with help from reading resources from Sahar Fatima, how it compares to the expectations for east asian women, and our own struggles with finding a dual balance in relationships: western “tinder” dating vs. eastern parental expectations. follow us on IG and Twitter @immadein_
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