One can find their partner in six months if they’re doing it right, assures Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, building a community for Indian singles over 28 to find serious relationships.

First, however, Indians must learn how to date and not look for that elusive instant connection or finding that “perfect” partner. Instead, look for shared goals and compatibility, she says. And while marriage may still be the goal for many, those over 40 are open to other forms of commitment, such as live-ins or companionship while living separately. 

Shalini is also doing it differently from ubiquitous dating apps, as hers has now moved onto building a community over WhatsApp and minus any pics, which is proving to be a gamechanger.

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Timestamps
00:48 About andwemet and how it began; getting rejected for having a dusky complexion
05:15 From an app to a WhatsApp community
08:50 Why andwemet doesn’t ask for photos
13:52 Building andwemet for adults who have experienced life
17:20 Internal checks and balances
20:00 Age is still a factor for some
21:20 What are people looking for?
22:30 Indians don’t know how to date
26:00 Are relationships transactional?
30:40 Singles aged 28 to 65 on andwemet; goals for 40+ goes beyond marriage
34:24 Enjoy dating and have fun; six months to find your person
36:26 Marriage is here to stay
37:00 Juggling work and relationships
40:40 Testing compatibility with a shared activity
42:00 Relationship trend – talking about one’s toxic past; seeking meaningful conversations

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