Sociology 101: Entry 7

[teamabodo]

Chapter 12: Would you ever allow your parents, family and/or close friends to arrange a marriage for you? What about matchmaking services e.g. match.com or eHarmony.com? Would you be open to using their services? What are the disadvantages of relying on our own contacts and judgment when it comes to finding a long term romantic partner?

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[pugsong1a12]

Arranged -marriage-? At this point, absolutely not. My family and friends have tried to set me up, and they do mean very well, and it warms my heart, but I am not ready for dating. I'm a bit stunted and it has to do with me not having a job, not registering for classes quite yet and other things, namely my recovery. After I have a year clean again, I -have- to date. It's the rule in the fellowship, among others. I feel...not good..about it and will lean on sponsors and friends.

I tried match. com and got too scared. I used OKCupid and had good conversations but nothing more. Yet my dating pool is small, and I want to marry a Latina because that is what I know. I want to marry a strong, independent, financially stable, well-educated paramedic. I am nervous about it, but when everything boils down, career does matter and that is what I want in a spouse.