--- title: "Modern Matchmaking Advice: Find Your Partner with Priya Shah" description: "Stop searching for perfection. Get expert advice on modern matchmaking and finding an 'Arranged Love Marriage' partner with Priya Shah. 34 years of experience." canonical: https://mytribe.in/priyashah_thematchmaker/elite-matrimonial-matchmaking/insights-advice-for-modern-relationships last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Insights & Advice for Modern Relationships Tribe Verified · 12,000+ successful matches over 34 years. By [Priya Shah](https://mytribe.in/priyashah_thematchmaker) · Consults across India; Visit office in Juhu, Mumbai · ₹5.5L per membership (estimate) Part of [Elite Matrimonial Matchmaking](https://mytribe.in/priyashah_thematchmaker/elite-matrimonial-matchmaking). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/priyashah_thematchmaker/elite-matrimonial-matchmaking/gallery) After 34 years and 12,000+ successful matches, I have learned that the best relationships are built on honesty, not just biodata. Here is my perspective on finding a partner. ## Photos and videos - [Video: It is easy to have expectations for a partner, but it is more important to think about what qualities you have to be a good partner. As Shraddha Kapoor says, we should focus on building the qualities we want to see within ourselves first.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/642dd565-7680-407b-9f90-42049e6fbce0) - [Video: Marrying your best friend is a true blessing. As Bharti Singh shares, when your partner is your best friend, you find all the happiness you need right at home. It is about sharing everything, from chores to laughter, and never feeling the need to look elsewhere for companionship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94747a88-8d90-43bf-81eb-ec516c5d5a6e) - [Video: Boman Irani's advice is timeless. Don't overthink it. In a relationship, you have to be willing to tolerate your partner's flaws, because nobody is perfect. If you truly care, you will look past the small things and build a strong bond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43ab7ca9-312b-4edd-8ea0-30c6f924f8b7) - [Video: As Tara Sutaria says, love is the best feeling in the world. It makes everything in life better. Her desire to get married comes from a belief in sharing life's moments, big and small, with someone special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01ae6f21-8116-43b2-8373-0e3d4dcbb1cb) - [Video: To spend the rest of your life with someone, you have to be your complete, true self with them. As Shraddha Kapoor puts it, you have to be "completely cracked" with your partner. That is the key to a genuine and lasting connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44baf349-f5f2-44f4-a61b-60f12e902b83) - [Video: As Ali Fazal says, it is amazing to fall in love, but it is even more amazing when you realize you have found the one. True love is when you fall for the same person every day and every week.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b685d632-9f67-497f-a7cb-cf1ffb213c81) - [Video: I hope when love finds you, it sounds like this. It is not about perfection, it is about being a home for each other. It is about knowing you are in it together for life, ready to face anything side by side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36643678-9847-49d6-94e4-541568a098e5) - [Video: A woman is never impressed by a man's beauty alone. It is his behavior, his nature, and his character that truly win her heart. Kindness and respect are the qualities that create a lasting impression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3335bf14-180f-410c-a89c-694a7233a322) - [Video: As Sakshi Dhoni says, when you are in love, you cannot call it a sacrifice. You do things for your partner because you love them. Being there for each other, even when they are not physically present, is the true test of a strong relationship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90734bfa-1f1a-4e3d-afba-cdb57e0714e3) - [Video: There is no such thing as a perfect partner. In love, you need the ability to forgive and let go. Instead of searching for perfection, focus on growing individually within the relationship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93cfb100-3313-4746-af14-d4366a817c37) - [Video: When you are truly in love, you realize that one person can be your entire world. This is the kind of beautiful, all-encompassing love that Riteish and Genelia share.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c206949-550d-450e-b729-ace3a637a282) - [Video: Perfection is a myth. Be with someone who accepts you as you are. Like Bharti and Haarsh, finding a partner who loves your imperfections is the key to a happy and genuine relationship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f6c8bc3-e6fe-4c3b-8787-6cc1804d5d9b) - [Video: The most attractive quality in a man is his ability to be soft and gentle. A calm man who is not afraid to show his emotions is a man who can provide true comfort and security.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74a1d449-d2fe-421b-a19a-4ad033e319c1) - [Video: What does a woman like Tara Sutaria look for in a man? Simplicity, self-awareness, and a kind heart. It is not about grand gestures, but about finding someone with a calm energy who truly knows himself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/235891af-7400-425b-ba97-743ee409a6d5) - [Video: The purpose of love is not just to find someone who loves you, but to find someone who believes in you. True love is having a partner who encourages you to believe in yourself, especially when you doubt your own abilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/814847c6-da9c-4328-aa75-b3a19ebf92e1) - [Video: Why do engagements and relationships break? Often, it is because one person is not giving the other enough time, love, care, and respect. In today's world, both men and women are independent and need these things equally for a relationship to survive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62daac77-48d4-4132-8732-d046c5d12e9d) - [Video: Is marriage a good thing? Celebrities like Sara Khan and Eijaz Khan share their views. The consensus is that finding the right partner is the key. If you find a good partner, marriage is a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0de5fcc-fb3c-4275-b29a-f65b0fce786e) - [Video: Is marriage a good thing? Celebrities like Sara Khan and Eijaz Khan share their views. The consensus is that finding the right partner is the key. If you find a good partner, marriage is a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da4d07af-bbbb-4d2a-a277-592b7901e472) ## About Insights & Advice for Modern Relationships Instead of searching for a perfect partner, focus on becoming the kind of person who makes a great partner. In my 34 years of experience, I have seen that the most successful unions are not the ones that looked flawless on paper, but the ones where two people chose to work through their differences together. My approach is simple: we look for shared values, intellectual chemistry, and emotional maturity first, not just a rigid list of criteria. Finding a life partner in today's environment often feels like browsing a catalogue, but human connection is far more complex. My philosophy is what I call an 'Arranged Love Marriage.' It is about bringing the wisdom of tradition—family involvement and deep vetting—together with the modern necessity of personal choice. When I meet with clients, I see a common pattern: the desire for an ideal partner without acknowledging their own contribution to the relationship. Perfection is a myth. Whether you are a doctor in Mumbai or an NRI looking to bridge the cultural gap, the goal remains the same: finding someone with whom you can be your 'completely cracked' self. I treat my role as a blend of matchmaking and marriage counseling. Before I introduce two families, I conduct a 90 to 120-minute personal interview to understand the real person behind the professional profile. We discuss lifestyle, expectations, and yes, the difficult conversations that most people avoid. If you are tired of algorithms and random swipes, my process offers a more human alternative. I do not deal in mass profile forwarding. My work is about helping you find a home in another person, ensuring that your future alliance is built on a foundation that lasts decades, not just until the honeymoon phase fades. ## About Priya Shah Namaste, I am Priya Shah. I grew up in a Gujarati Jain family where arranged marriage was the norm, but I realized early on that we deserve a choice. Since 1991, I have helped over 12,000 couples find that middle ground between traditional family values and modern personal freedom. I am not just a matchmaker; I am a listener who understands that your life partner should be your safe space. 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