PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Need Advice on Getting Married — How Do I Find the Right Person?

Hi all, I'm at a stage in life where I’m seriously thinking about marriage, but I want to approach it with the right mindset and clarity. I’d really appreciate honest, practical advice.

Here are a few questions on my mind:

  1. How do I find the right person for marriage? I'm not looking for a perfect fairytale match — just someone compatible, supportive, and someone I can build a real future with. Where should I be looking or how should I approach this?

  2. How long should I date or get to know someone before deciding on marriage? I know there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but what timeline or stages have worked for others?

  3. What should I be paying attention to when getting to know someone for marriage? What signs should I look for — both green flags and red flags? What conversations are important to have early on?

I’m open to advice from married people, those who’ve made mistakes, or anyone with genuine thoughts. I want to be intentional and respectful in this journey, not rushed or naive.

Thanks in advance!

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TwirlyPenguin
TwirlyPenguin
TCS20d

Never fall for the marriage trap.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

What do you suggest? Single for life?

TwirlyPenguin
TwirlyPenguin
TCS20d

Based on the current market and earth situation. Freedom is what we need to survive. So better be Free.

QuirkyJellybean
QuirkyJellybean

First date a girl without thinking about marriage. You will get to know what to look for and what are the red flags based on your first relationship experience.

For sole purpose of marriage, you will need to date a minimum of 6 months and 1-2years to be sure about a person. You will have to do things together so you get to know the person. Let's say, you are in a live in relationship, you will get to know whether she is hygienic or not, does keep her room near or not. Whether she cooks or orders food everyday. Who she talks to like boy besties or anything which is a red flag if she values them much more than you, whether there are arguments about small small things can be a red flag.

After a few months, if you think your life is peaceful with her, it is a green flag and compatible match. Also, how they spend money and value people should be noted. If they splurge money, it's a red flag.

See if both of your financial and career goals align properly. Do a clear background check about family as well. Because life can be a fairy tale for sometime and in this era, if she applies for divorce after few years, your life is ruined forever to pay the alimony. So, she if she respects the bonds and her parents and if her parents will be willing to settle the disputes between you both or are they the kind of people who encourages or something.

You should go on atleast one long trip and see how both of you handle things and you will realise few things one by one.

First of all, get a girl bro 😜

QuirkyJellybean
QuirkyJellybean

Let me know if you have any more questions

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Thanks for the wonderful advice!

Coming to get a girl - Haha, That was one of my questions, do you think dating apps are better?

And are girls from Karnataka into this live-in thing, I'm not sure if you are the right person to answer this 😂

ZippySushi
ZippySushi

Last year when I turned 25, my dad gave one piece of advice in terms of marriage. He said, marry a girl who is kind and compassionate. Don't give too much priority to looks, profession or her salary. Because you are going to spend entire life with your partner, it is important to have someone who understands, supports you and uplifts you in your bad time. In short my dad suggested to give top most priority to know the nature of the partner, how she is as a human being.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Great advice!!

SquishyNarwhal
SquishyNarwhal

That's the most generic advice anyone can give

ZippyBoba
ZippyBoba
Jio10d

If ur a Man...Work on money... Of ur a girl...Just be beautiful..

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Working on money is sorted brother...

SillyNugget
SillyNugget
TCS20d

It's totally related to fate. It's not in your hand buddy..

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Finding a way to change that fate 😂

JumpyPretzel
JumpyPretzel

Too young to marry for someone at 25. But on a positive note, you have lots of luxury to date and experiment and then decide on it, assuming that caste is not a restriction from parents. Never been in dating->marriage process, so can’t suggest much.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Thanks for the suggestion!

Yeah I too do not wanna get married soon, I wanna know how to find the right girl. I'm thinking of dating her before getting married

BubblyCupcake
BubblyCupcake

Too much thinking and searching for a right person will lead to disappointments and marriage breakdowns.

I suggest if you have too many criteria’s or check lists don’t get married only.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

I don't have any criteria or check list as such, but don't wanna rush too

SquishyPanda
SquishyPanda

Always remember marriage is a rejection game. You reject anyone who has even one red flag. If you don’t know what the red flags are hold and first understand them and create their list. Never hurry in a marriage! Laws are very harsh.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Thanks for the advice!

Would you care to list some of the red flags to look out for?

SleepyDumpling
SleepyDumpling

Man step 1 is dong hesitate in asking a girl you like. And if you are able to go to step 2 , spend 2 years minimum with her. You will get your answer

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Two years??? Do we really need to spend that long in this generation to know someone?

WobblyBagel
WobblyBagel
HCL20d

Bro a friendly advice and a very common one, find a girl who lives in a big family so could take care of yours as well.......you know the present condition which is going on.

PerkyDonut
PerkyDonut

Like who was raised in a joint family?

What's the condition?

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