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

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

I need space – What A Guy Really Means

I need space - What A Guy Really Means Dating is no easy feat.  We all have a tree in our backyard that we have stopped to admire, and then proceed to bang our head on after a bad date. I realize it can be very frustrating for you gals to decipher what we guys are saying during the dating process. What does it all mean?  What is the true status of your

9 Ideas To Surprise Her with Something Special

9 Ideas To Surprise Her with Something Special Question My fiancée took the bar exam recently, and has been busy with her job search ever since. What with my lengthy work hours, her studying for the bar and now job search, not to mention our extensive wedding planning (with our families), it seems like we just haven’t been able to spend all that much time together.   No TIME to Find Someone? We

My Girlfriend Has Serious Trust Issues – What Do I Do?

My Girlfriend Has Serious Trust Issues - What Do I Do? Question I’m dating a woman who’s really great, except for the fact that she’s constantly questioning me whenever we spend any time apart. To give you an example, when I go out with friends, she has to know where I’m going, when I’m going to be back, and exactly who else will be there.   No TIME to Find Someone? We can

I Will Call You – What A Guy Really Means

I Will Call You – What A Guy Really Means Dating is no easy feat.  We all have a tree in our backyard that we have stopped to admire, and then proceed to bang our head on after a bad date. I realize it can be very frustrating for you gals to decipher what we guys are saying during the dating process.   No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP!   What

My Success Intimidates Men – What Do I Do? 8 Tips To Help

My Success Intimidates Men – What Do I Do? 8 Tips To Help Question When men learn I am highly educated and successful, they often get intimidated. It doesn’t make for a successful dating life and it is also so disheartening, especially because I’ve worked so hard to achieve these goals. My Success Intimidates Men – What Do I Do? _____ [More from Jasbina] ---> [VIDEO] Intersections Match by Jasbina - From The Founder

[VIDEO] Help! I’m Almost 40 And Still Single!

In this video, Jasbina addresses the question: [VIDEO] I’m almost 40 and still single. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I find a good man to settle down with?      Jasbina Ahluwalia Let me reassure you--you are most definitely not the only one finding yourself in  this situation.   No TIME to Find Someone? We can HELP!   Unfortunately, there is in fact a disparity in guys' favor in the numbers of single

[VIDEO] Is It Bad To Have A List Of Must-Haves In Men?

In this video, Jasbina addresses the question: [VIDEO] Is It Bad To Have A List Of Must-Haves In Men? I know that lots of people caution against this, but I have a list of what I want in a man. Is this really a bad thing?   Jasbina Ahluwalia As a matchmaker and dating coach to highly selective men and women, I can tell you that this is a very common question. Gaining

[VIDEO] Men Think I’m Controlling. How Do I Stop?

[VIDEO] Jasbina gives 3 tips on how to stay empowered, while not coming off as too controlling. In this video, Jasbina addresses the question: I’m often criticized by men I date because I come across too controlling.  Is there a way to maintain my integrity as a powerful woman without being perceived as controlling?    Jasbina Ahluwalia As a matchmaker and dating coach to highly selective men and women, this question comes up frequently.