For National Matchmaker Day: The Dos And Dont’s Of Setting Up Friends
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Julia Austin
Do think beyond hobbies and interests
If you’ve ever personally been set up with someone, and quickly realized the match was made all over a simple shared hobby, then you know it’s insulting. You were annoyed. “Wow. We both play dodgeball so my aunt thought we should get married.” It doesn’t show a lot of care or attention on the matchmaker’s part. So, go beyond hobbies and interests. Research out of Utah State shows that shared values are a core component of a happy relationship. So think about that. Do they both value…family? Honesty? Religion? Being reliable? Doing community service? These are things that go beyond having a shared interest in gaming or soccer.
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