We understand that you might be feeling a bit odd after reading the title of our latest success story. Two people meeting for the first time in person with an insufficient background of a 7-day conversation on WhatsApp and deciding to marry might seem an alien idea to many of us. But Garima and Aditya had different ideas. Different from us.  

In our world where all of us have the shortest attention spans ever and are running towards instant gratification, marriage is still one thing where people usually like to take things slow. Reason: marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime decision in our country. However, COMPATIBILITY is that one factor that can make people do unimaginable things. For example, deciding to marry after meeting for the first time. 

Yes, compatibility is the answer! If you were figuring out the logic behind Garima and Aditya’s decision of marriage, this is the answer! People always look for spending their life with a person with whom they feel compatible. Garima and Aditya were also looking for the same. Once they found each other, they felt it was futile to waste any more time. They didn’t think about petty factors such as they are meeting for the first time, it might be too early to take things forward. 

They didn’t care about anything except their happiness & peace because that's what only matters in the end. Garima and Aditya married on the 7th of July, 2021 after meeting each other through Betterhalf. When we got to know their story, our first thought was this: Wow! More and more people should know their stories and understand the importance of compatibility in a relationship. 

So, we got in touch with Garima to hear all the little and big things about their story. Like all other couples, we started our conversation by asking her about the first time she started using Betterhalf and how long it did take before she connected with Aditya. To which, Garima replied, 

“I guess I started using Betterhalf in November 2020. I got to know about the app through Instagram. And it was hard for me to believe my luck because within three or four days after signing up on Betterhalf, I connected with Aditya.”

Whenever we hear about people finding their life partner on Betterhalf so soon after signing up, it always makes us feel good. Our next question to Garima about the first messages exchanged between them. We don’t think we’ve to tell you the reason. First messages are always special. All the time, couples like to remember the cute, weird, or funny aspects related to their first messages. Talking about their first message, Garima said,

“It was a pretty normal Hi and Hello kind of message. Our initial conversation was about general things-Our professional lives, qualifications, what we do, our likes, hobbies, where we are from, etc. Once our initial conversation was over, we exchanged numbers and started talking on WhatsApp.”

Once Garima finished telling about their first conversation, we knew it was a perfect time to ask about the first meeting. We were so excited to know about it as they decided to marry after their first meeting. Telling about it, she said, 

“Within a week after we exchanged our numbers and started talking on WhatsApp, we felt it would be okay to meet in person. He's from Jabalpur and I'm from Indore. So, he came to Indore from Jabalpur. Some 500 km away. And we spent the whole day together. In that meeting itself, we both felt that it would be wonderful to take things further. The reason was we felt our vibes match, and we liked each other’s company a lot. 

Now when we look back at everything, we realize that we didn't take that decision of marriage on the day we met. We started to have feelings for each other while we were talking on the phone. We felt we were compatible with each other, and we had to meet to make the final decision about taking things forward. So, in a way, that decision was the culmination of all the proceedings. And we are happy that we made that decision.”

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When we asked Garima about her favorite thing about Aditya, she told us how she liked his genuine nature so much. 

“My favorite thing about Aditya is his genuine nature. On the first day itself, he told me everything about his past. I liked the way he completely opened up about the smallest parts of his life. All of this shows he trusts me. And I trust him as well. That’s what makes our relationship grow!”

Garima also told us that they had a really good time during the courtship period when we asked about her favorite memory in their relationship. Before marriage, they spend around 5 to 6 months together. During this time, they got to know each other well. 

Our last question to Garima, like all other couples we met, was about the meaning of the word ‘marriage’ to her. She took her time in thinking about it and gave us the sweet reply, 

“Marriage is not only a relationship between two people. I think it's also the coming together of two families. It is about two sets of different people coming together in an auspicious event celebrating life. Our wedding was supposed to happen in April, but due to Covid, we had to postpone it, and it finally happened in July when we had a lot of fun.”

Our hearts were full after listening to Garima's answer. As a matrimony platform, it gives us immense satisfaction to see compatible people meet through Betterhalf. It drives us to do more amazing things. We sincerely wish Garima and Aditya a healthy, happy, calming, and peaceful life together! May their compatibility grow with time!

~ With Love, For Love