In today’s society, the likes of matchmaking services are becoming more and more popular every day. You see it being advertised on T.V., on billboards, and they have even made their way into the movies. It’s kind of become part of the pop-culture. I personally know quite a few people who have met their partners or soul mates, if you will, through the use of such a service. I, however, am uncertain if I could ever use it myself.
You see, I’d like to think that I am capable enough to be able to find someone for myself; that I still have what it takes to be able to meet someone and form a relationship with that person the old fashion way. But, it doesn’t stop my mind from being curious about this whole match-making thing. Sometimes I’m almost tempted to check it out just out of sheer curiosity.
Once upon a time I used to be against the thought of my parents or any elderly member of my family trying to set me up with someone. You see, to them, it was just a mere introduction. To me, on the other hand, it was practically an arranged marriage.
Being that I am part Chinese, you have no idea the number of times my mother (especially) would try to set me up with someone. She didn’t just set me up now. Sometimes, she would practically clear the path, roll out the carpet, throw flowers down the way, and was certain she could hear the “I-Dos”. Okay, so maybe I’m exaggerating a little. I’m just trying to help you get a better idea of how it is sometimes. If you are Chinese, I’m sure you know just what I’m talking about.
That was when I was younger and didn’t know any better. These days, I don’t mind the casual introductions. More like, I beg for it! I am sometimes so distraught on not being able to meet someone on my own that I have come to learn that it’s okay to get a little help from those who have your best interest at heart. Although I now let those around me help in my search, I will only go so far as just the introduction. I tell them to leave the rest up to me because you basically have to chalk it up to chemistry. If there is no chemistry or it simply doesn’t click, there’s nothing anyone can do. You can’t force a relationship if there is no spark, no matter how good the pairing may seem. It would be like trying to light a fire without heat. Without the heat or spark, you simply have two pieces of stick.
Despite the fact that I have since changed my ways about a simple introduction on the chance of actually meeting someone who could very well one day be a potential, I am not sure that I am ready to make the leap in trusting other sources to help me find my match. I am, however, not completely against the idea either. I guess the only way to know is to just wait and see. Stick around and we may very well find out in the next few years.
You see, I’d like to think that I am capable enough to be able to find someone for myself; that I still have what it takes to be able to meet someone and form a relationship with that person the old fashion way. But, it doesn’t stop my mind from being curious about this whole match-making thing. Sometimes I’m almost tempted to check it out just out of sheer curiosity.
Once upon a time I used to be against the thought of my parents or any elderly member of my family trying to set me up with someone. You see, to them, it was just a mere introduction. To me, on the other hand, it was practically an arranged marriage.
Being that I am part Chinese, you have no idea the number of times my mother (especially) would try to set me up with someone. She didn’t just set me up now. Sometimes, she would practically clear the path, roll out the carpet, throw flowers down the way, and was certain she could hear the “I-Dos”. Okay, so maybe I’m exaggerating a little. I’m just trying to help you get a better idea of how it is sometimes. If you are Chinese, I’m sure you know just what I’m talking about.
That was when I was younger and didn’t know any better. These days, I don’t mind the casual introductions. More like, I beg for it! I am sometimes so distraught on not being able to meet someone on my own that I have come to learn that it’s okay to get a little help from those who have your best interest at heart. Although I now let those around me help in my search, I will only go so far as just the introduction. I tell them to leave the rest up to me because you basically have to chalk it up to chemistry. If there is no chemistry or it simply doesn’t click, there’s nothing anyone can do. You can’t force a relationship if there is no spark, no matter how good the pairing may seem. It would be like trying to light a fire without heat. Without the heat or spark, you simply have two pieces of stick.
Despite the fact that I have since changed my ways about a simple introduction on the chance of actually meeting someone who could very well one day be a potential, I am not sure that I am ready to make the leap in trusting other sources to help me find my match. I am, however, not completely against the idea either. I guess the only way to know is to just wait and see. Stick around and we may very well find out in the next few years.
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