GREAT READS → DIARY SERIAL Issue 1045 · January 15, 2025

Save the Date: Chapter 4

“He’s supposed to be naturally cool! I want a guy who is super put together, ideally someone with money...”

Save the Date: Chapter 4
“There are no good guys! None!!! They’re all taken by my friends.”
I was two minutes into my first call with 19-year-old Shaindy, and I was grateful that she couldn’t see my expression.

“How long have you been in shidduchim?” I said, modulating my voice so the eye roll wouldn’t come through.

“SIX months. I got back from seminary in June, and it’s already January, and I haven’t had a single date.”

“Got it. So all your friends are married?”

“Well, maybe not all….”

“How many?”

“Um, five girls in my class.”

I paused for a moment so she could hear herself. Then I moved on to the next claim.

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