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Man Earning ₹18 LPA Struggles in Arranged Marriage Search, Seeks Reddit Advice
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News18•20-09-2026, 15:40
Man Earning ₹18 LPA Struggles in Arranged Marriage Search, Seeks Reddit Advice
- •A 29-year-old South Indian Brahmin man, earning ₹18 LPA and describing himself as fit and financially stable, is struggling to find a match through arranged marriage.
- •He highlights horoscope matching as a major hurdle, with compatible profiles rejected before initial conversations.
- •The man also notes a perceived lack of interest from some prospective brides, feeling he's often the only one trying to maintain conversation.
- •He prefers a partner with similar relationship expectations, questioning if his preference for someone without a past relationship is unrealistic.
- •Reddit users shared diverse experiences, with some relating to the struggle and others suggesting changes in approach or questioning expectations.
Key Questions Answered
A 29-year-old man from South India reported struggling with horoscope matching, which filtered out compatible profiles before he could speak to prospective brides, and a lack of reciprocal interest during conversations.
No, the man clarified that a prospective partner's income does not matter to him, as long as she is financially intelligent and knows how to properly handle finances.
The 29-year-old man described himself as a Brahmin earning ₹18 lakh annually, 5’7″, fair, reasonably fit, a non-smoker and non-drinker who had never been in a previous relationship.
