Confused about arranged marriage¿

Advice Needed

As an intern doctor in my early 20s, I'm feeling uncertain about marriage. Recently, I've been getting queries about it from my family , but I'd brush it off as too early, but I'm more open to the idea now, though I'm unsure if it's driven by loneliness or boredom. After trying dating apps and experiencing unfulfilling relationships, I've found that most people seem to be looking for casual connections, which isn't what I'm after. I'm not sure about marriage, but I'm tired of feeling lonely. My demanding work schedule makes it challenging to maintain friendships and meet new people outside my close knit work community. Given my preference for dating within my own religion, I'm wondering if asking my parents to explore potential partners might be an option. I'm expecting to start residency and expect more clarity on my life's direction soon. I'd appreciate insights from those who've met partners through arranged marriage setups. Specifically, I'd like to know if being open about my ideological preferences (leaning towards theism but with agnostic tendencies) and desire for a partner with similar values would be a challenge along with being childfree. I don't have any intentions to settle right now, but wouldn't mind dating with marriage in mind. Please don't suggest me dating apps as I'm done with the same.

Any thoughts or experiences would be helpful.

Posted Oct 14, 2025, 12:45 PM UTC

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