WigglySushi
WigglySushi
19d

What is the most absurd question a prospect's family has asked you?

I am a 29-year-old guy working as an SDE-2 in Bangalore making around 38 LPA. I started the arranged marriage process six months ago and the level of background checks these families do makes my org's HR look like a joke. Last weekend I met a prospect's father at a cafe in Indiranagar and after the basic pleasantries he literally asked me to open my phone and show him my CIBIL score. When I laughed it off thinking he was joking, he kept a straight face and said they need to be sure I don't have hidden personal loans or credit card debt. He then casually asked what my performance rating was in the last appraisal cycle and if I am in the top quartile of my team because tech layoffs are happening everywhere and they want a "stable" future for their daughter. The girl works in a media agency making maybe 8 LPA but her family expects me to prove my financial purity like I am applying for a mortgage I just paid the bill and left. I am curious to know what is the most intrusive or ridiculous question you guys have faced during this whole AM circus because I am seriously considering staying single at this point.

19d ago
WigglyCoconut
WigglyCoconut
19d

Wow! So you expect a father to get her daughter married to a person who might be down in heavy debt, under performer in office, etc etc?? Wow, like wow! What kind of expectations people have .. marriage is like a kind of gamble, serious gamble..in which often the other party knows very little about the opposite party (love/ arranged marriage, doesn’t matter). Recently I got to know that one of my friends got married to a girl a few years ago and now she is getting diagnosed with some serious pre illnesses, and now the entire cost my friend’s family has to bear, plus all the uncertainty stress related with serious illnesses. Now just imagine if we make blood tests and other tests before marriage a norm across society, how fait it gets for everyone. Marriage must include absolute disclosures in all form, absolute transparency.. after all its a very serious life charging step, and a decision that impacts the entire family.
So guys, chill, if your cibil score is clear, and your intentions are pure, try n understand a father’s pov and cooperate, otherwise looks like you are a Red flag, trying to hide things in the name of “polished external image”.

SqueakyDonut
SqueakyDonut
18d

All checks...hope he gets it..!

PeppyPotato
PeppyPotato

Hello sir could you please refer me. I have 2+ years of working experience as a Software Developer.

DizzyBoba
DizzyBoba

Hey CIBIL is ok to check no? If you're down in debt marriage feels like and is an easy way to blackmail the girl after marriage into asking money from inlaws.

Now of course you are not that guy, but there are others that do this or have done this.

JazzyPretzel
JazzyPretzel

Was it your father the guy met ?

SparklyBanana
SparklyBanana

8 lpa checking info for 38 lpa, what logic? asking money from inlaws? Shouldn't be the boy worried ? Lol

SillyQuokka
SillyQuokka
18d

In a world where people are being cheated and scammed, father has a right to fear and question.

And this also gives you the opportunity to equally vet the girl. Ask for her cibil, ask him if she had any past relationships, ask her to open her social media, whatsapp conversations, ask for medical tests, ask if family has any mental illness or cancer histories.

Ask if you can travel with her for a day or two to know her better. Travel to non luxury, difficult places- masks wear off.

Ask him if she agrees to have kids - not joking but a lot of girls don't want to have kids whereas you may want to.

You must have accepted the profile before meeting, means you like the girl for what it's worth. You shouldn't have left. Explore completely next time.

SillyQuokka
SillyQuokka
18d

Also a prenup is important. It's life insurance these days.

PeppyPanda
PeppyPanda

So you expect a father to give his beloved daughter to debt ridden or low performing guy who could get laid off anytime? Lol.

DizzyBurrito
DizzyBurrito
19d

How do you guys remain civil to such parents

PrancingMuffin
PrancingMuffin

By paying bill and walk off

PeppyPotato
PeppyPotato

Hello sir could you please refer me. I have 2+ years of working experience as a Software Developer

JumpyWaffle
JumpyWaffle

Damn man, this definitely sounds like a very bad experience. Sorry you had to go through this.

FloatingDumpling
FloatingDumpling

Bhai tu hi reject kr de aise logo ko, mkb aise logo se better hain single life ji loon...

PeppyPotato
PeppyPotato

Hello sir could you please refer me. I have 2+ years of working experience as a Software Developer.

DancingBanana
DancingBanana

Tu bhi puch leta bhai cibil score

PeppyPotato
PeppyPotato

Hello sir could you please refer me. I have 2+ years of working experience as a Software Developer.

ZestyPretzel
ZestyPretzel

Damn, never knew such specimens live among us. Did you not punch his face?

PeppyPotato
PeppyPotato

Hello sir could you please refer me. I have 2+ years of working experience as a Software Developer.

QuirkyDumpling
QuirkyDumpling

What he did was as concerned for her daughter. This means he was not directly interested in ur ctc. But rather wanted to know if u have stable finances and career.

Discover more
Curated from across