Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Chai on Life Podcast. I’m Alex Segal and today, I am speaking with Merissa Gross, a shadchan, or matchmaker, extraordinaire.
Merissa is a ball of energy, just so much fun to be around with is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dating.
This is a full raw, real, tachlis conversation. We really get into it. Even though I’ve interviewed other dating experts on the podcasts, I think this one is the most insightful in terms of the behind-the-scenes aspect that happens for a matchmaker. She does not hold back — she shares it all with stories and details so even if you’re not currently in the dating scene, this is an interesting one to listen to.
We speak about:
-Her day-to-day schedule and what goes into working with a couple
-How she sets parameters around who she sets up
-How the payment system works with her and other shadchanim — this was really interesting to see how it’s evolved
-How she decides who to pair up — if it really is a gut feeling or there is a system
-Addressing mistakes matchmakers make and clearing up misconceptions about the reputation so many unfortunately get
-Why you may feel frustrated with the matches that you’re getting
-How to make the best impression at a meeting with a matchmaker
-What to do if you feel like you’re not getting the best matches and how she has handled certain situations
-Red flags to look out for in dating
-The concept of settling versus not
-How to know when you’re ready to get engaged and what that feels like
...and sooo much more.
As you can see from that list, we cover A LOT of ground and even if you’re married, this is a super engaging conversation to listen in on just from a place of personal interest and as a way to help any single friends find THEIR match.
If you'd like to get in touch with Merissa, you can email her at mg@merissagross.com
When email is not possible: Israel work only number, which includes WhatsApp: 058.500.8820
Official work hours: 9am-3pm IST
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