Indian Matchmaking on Netflix - anyone watching?

[Anonymous]

The prejudices like caste-ism, classism and colorism on display are kind of shocking, but as an American BIPOC, its kind of refreshing to see other culture's baggage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nadia is GORGEOUS and has a really fun personality. It totally blows my mind that she’s single, seems like guys would put her on the pedestal. She seems like a real catch. Is it really because Indians from Asia are biased against Guyanese? Or is there something else about her that we are not seeing?

-Straight white male

It’s not because she is simply from Guyana. India is one country but each state is like its own separate country. Food, community culture, language, customs, etc are very different from state to state. Many people want someone that has the same background so those things will be in common. As the show points out, it’s really a marriage of families. So already having a baseline of commonality for all members of both families makes it a smoother transition and better chances of success. It’s not a hard and fast rule though.

That may sound strange but try not viewing it from a purely western perspective of marriage only being between 2 people.

Where she is from, there are a ton of people originally from either Gujarat or Punjab and they like to marry fellow Gujaratis or Punjabis and it’s easy because there are a lot in that area to choose from.

So throw in not just a different state but a different country and all the differences that might entail. I’m Indian, best friend is Guyanese Indian and my cousin is married to a Trinidadian Indian. Indo-Caribbean is its own culture, food, language, customs.. There are a lot of differences amongst us but much more deeper commonalities than difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a question about the process. All of the older couples met and were married within days but this seems almost like a matchmaking version of online dating. I thought part of the process was to get couples together without knowing much about each other so they figure out the warts and all after marriage?

I have a lot of Indian colleagues and the length of time of getting to know each other and engagement seems to me to vary depending on what area and caste you are from. I have had some coworkers who did something that looks closer to dating - met and then frequently talked and went on dates and then got married within a year or two. And others who had a couple meetings, were engaged after the 2nd meeting and were married 3 months later.
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[Anonymous]

Aparna - She seriously needs a social skills coach and some anxiety meds

Pradhayuman - definitely gay; his best bet is to find a lesbian, get married and simply have an agreement to have a “friend” on the side

[Anonymous]

Aparna’s mom scared me the most. I am indian and my parents never did that to me and I would never do that to my kids. Demanding 4 degrees, threatening them to never disappoint her...wow tiring!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aparna’s mom scared me the most. I am indian and my parents never did that to me and I would never do that to my kids. Demanding 4 degrees, threatening them to never disappoint her...wow tiring!

3 degrees

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nadia is GORGEOUS and has a really fun personality. It totally blows my mind that she’s single, seems like guys would put her on the pedestal. She seems like a real catch. Is it really because Indians from Asia are biased against Guyanese? Or is there something else about her that we are not seeing?

-Straight white male

That gym guy with the big teeth has to be g ay but she is a very good catch . Indians are crazy with the have to be from certain states. She is perfect

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aparna’s mom scared me the most. I am indian and my parents never did that to me and I would never do that to my kids. Demanding 4 degrees, threatening them to never disappoint her...wow tiring!

But the sister is allowed to marry a total zero white guy . Lmao

[Anonymous]

SPOILER ALERT: this article is really interesting and provides updates on the current status of the matches now https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-07-18/netflixs-indian-matchmaking-hints-at-happily-ever-after-did-the-couples-last%3F_amp%3Dtrue

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SPOILER ALERT: this article is really interesting and provides updates on the current status of the matches now https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-07-18/netflixs-indian-matchmaking-hints-at-happily-ever-after-did-the-couples-last%3F_amp%3Dtrue

Don’t spoil it you POS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a question about the process. All of the older couples met and were married within days but this seems almost like a matchmaking version of online dating. I thought part of the process was to get couples together without knowing much about each other so they figure out the warts and all after marriage?

Things have changed with modern times. But they still get married very quickly by most standards.

[Anonymous]

It was so eye-opening to learn about Aparna's mother's divorce. That's why she acts like she's so far superior to everyone. "How would I relax for 10 days? Why would you ask me that? That is so weird." and then criticizing it as a character flaw of the guy... that's pretty psycho. But she saw what happened to her mom and she is really scared to commit to the wrong guy.
Listen, I am the first to say we all have our stuff and you have to work through it and be a respectful person. It's not an excuse to be condescending... but I do feel for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was so eye-opening to learn about Aparna's mother's divorce. That's why she acts like she's so far superior to everyone. "How would I relax for 10 days? Why would you ask me that? That is so weird." and then criticizing it as a character flaw of the guy... that's pretty psycho. But she saw what happened to her mom and she is really scared to commit to the wrong guy.
Listen, I am the first to say we all have our stuff and you have to work through it and be a respectful person. It's not an excuse to be condescending... but I do feel for her.

Can you put spoiler alert before you spout off like that . Not every one is done with all episodes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It was so eye-opening to learn about Aparna's mother's divorce. That's why she acts like she's so far superior to everyone. "How would I relax for 10 days? Why would you ask me that? That is so weird." and then criticizing it as a character flaw of the guy... that's pretty psycho. But she saw what happened to her mom and she is really scared to commit to the wrong guy.
Listen, I am the first to say we all have our stuff and you have to work through it and be a respectful person. It's not an excuse to be condescending... but I do feel for her.

Can you put spoiler alert before you spout off like that . Not every one is done with all episodes

DP.

Stop checking the bottom threads if you are afraid of spoilers. Good lord, be responsible for yourself.

[Anonymous]

*SPOILER*






Looks like no one is still together.
https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1311732/Indian-Matchmaking-which-couples-still-together-break-up-Netflix-Aparna-Jay-Vyasar-Rashi