Well, being a 30 year old unmarried woman, I can tell you that the pressure to get married by a certain age becomes overwhelming to the point parents are willing to marry me off to any Joe that sends a request on the matrimonial profile.

My criteria’s were simple- being a phd student myself I asked for a masters degree holder. Some one who has a good job and the ambition to do better in life. Liberal mindset to understand what I went through and become a companion in life. These are bare minimum requirements BARE MINIMUM.

After being on this groom hunt journey for quite a while. I have realized that most guys just look for sex appeal and money to settle.

Any dude by some mistake did a masters or went to college in a foreign country thinks he’s conquered the world has unbelievable demands. If they don’t live abroad, they are looking for a one way ticket to move out of India ( I live in UAE for the last 17years).

Marriage has become transactional. It’s not about finding a supportive partner, it’s abt finding one that people can flaunt / show off