Traditional Match Making is Passé

The traditional match making concept is gradually replacing with modern versions. Traditional ways of finding partners like with the help of family or friends is now passé. With online dating sites and matrimony sites offering free matchmaking services, matchmaking for contemporary youth is even more exciting.

Match Making

Traditionally, the village priest or elder of village or community fixed the match. The boy and girl had not much choice in this fixing of alliance. They cannot even object to the elder’s decision. There was minimum conversation between the boy and girl before the wedding. This kind of system was very common in Asian countries. It was popular in this region and was known as ‘the arranged marriage’.

With changes in mindset and education spreading its wings, the way of selecting life partner changed. Young people met strangers, talked and fell in love. The meeting usually happened in places like colleges or offices, where common friend or known person play the role of cupid. The friend here is the matchmaker. This became the commonest way of finding the life partner. Romancing, knowing the person well and then tying the knot became a new way of settling down. All this was common before the online craze.

With the Internet and online networking sites becoming the lifeblood of most, online match making is the newest way of finding that someone special. Online dating sites and matrimonial websites are the new official matchmakers. With most the world glued to the Internet, these sites are very popular among youth searching for that someone special. With the busy work schedules and limited time, these sites are the best way of finding your life partner. Best part of these matchmaking sites are they provide free membership and have a storehouse of millions of profiles. These sites keep your information safe and secure.

Author: Shipra Sinha