About Jasbina Ahluwalia

The uniqueness of Intersections Match comes from the life experiences of its Founder, Jasbina Ahluwalia. As a former practicing lawyer who also holds a graduate degree in philosophy, Jasbina can relate first-hand to the demands and challenges facing her accomplished clients.

My Parents Think My Boyfriend Is Using Me To Get A Green Card: What Do I Do?

My Parents Think My Boyfriend Is Using Me To Get A Green Card: What Do I Do? I have been dating an Indian man, whom I met online, for about four months now. Things are great between us, and we feel completely compatible even though it is a long distance relationship. My parents automatically distrust him because they believe that he is using me to get a green card or citizenship in the

I’m 20 Years Old, But Not In A Serious Relationship – Is It Ok To Have Sex?

I’m 20 Years Old, But Not In A Serious Relationship – Is It Ok To Have Sex? QUESTION I'm 20 years old, and I am ready to have Sex. I'm not in a serious relationship, but I have been dating someone whom I do trust. I have thoroughly considered the consequences and am pretty confident in my decision.   No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP!   Is it okay for me,

Because Of A Previous Abusive Relationship, I Think All Men Are Same And Cannot Keep A Guy Around – What Should I Do?

Because Of A Abusive Relationship, I Cannot Keep A Guy Around – What Should I Do? QUESTION I am having trouble finding the right person for me. I have been in an abusive relationship once before and that has taken over my life. I don't know whether I have fully recovered from that, but whenever a guy comes in my life, I become so alarmed, thinking and acting like all men are the

South Asian Relationships: What Are The Patterns in Dating?

South Asian Relationships: What Are The Patterns in Dating? A unique issue for first-generation American-born South Asians is that many prefer the Western method to finding your life partner: dating. Since many of their parents are immigrants and probably had arranged marriages, they aren’t able to turn to their parents for help on learning how to navigate the dating scene. As they embark on the journey of finding a significant other, a common

5 Tips to Successfully Choosing Your Battles

5 Tips to Successfully Choosing Your Battles So many couples end up in a situation where they argue about the same thing over and over. This is partially because not all arguments are solvable and partially because couples sometimes choose the wrong things to argue about.   No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP!   _____ [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder ---> [VIDEO] How

5 Ways to Improve Your Connection

5 Ways to Improve Your Connection “When we were dating, we downplayed our relationship because our family and family friends didn’t know what dating was. If you’re dating, it means your relationship isn’t serious. I was getting marriage proposals from aunties even though I had been dating Rajan for 3 years,” Sapna explained. “We didn’t want to be disrespectful to the elders, to our family or to the culture so we just didn’t

How do you know when you’ve met the right one?

How do you know when you’ve met the right one? QUESTION I’ve been dating a guy for over a year now, and we’re thinking about taking it to the next level: marriage. How do you know when you’ve met the right one? [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder ---> [VIDEO] How Tightly Should I Hold On To My Deal-Breakers – 3 Ideas To Figure This Out!

6 Tips To Successfully Find The Right Partner

6 Tips To Successfully Find The Right Partner For young South Asian adults, after obtaining a college degree, the next item to check off on your list of things to do is to find the right partner - i.e. get married. The pressure for marriage begins earlier than our non South Asian counterparts and may be difficult to explain to someone who is not familiar with the culture. The stress increases when finding

Are Arguments A Sign Of A Failing Or Healthy Relationship?

Are Arguments A Sign Of A Failing Or Healthy Relationship? “They’re so right for each other!” “They are the perfect couple.” “They must not have any problems.”  These are the types of things friends and family would constantly think about Sonia and Anil. They were the couple that all couples wanted to be like. They always looked happy with each other and, when asked by either of their friends, replied that in the

5 Most Commonly Used Ways Of Expressing And Interpreting Love And Affection

5 Most Commonly Used Ways Of Expressing And Interpreting Love And Affection South Asians whether living in their country of origin or growing up abroad are often raised with the cultural value of providing care and doing things for others. The concept of seva or service is one that repeatedly arises throughout a South Asian’s life, emphasizing the importance of “the other”. [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From