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Navigating Arranged Marriage Process

Navigating Arranged Marriage Process

A therapist-led 4-session support group for those navigating the arranged marriage search and feeling drained by confusion, family pressure, endless meetings, and rejections - while meeting others in the same boat to share challenges, gain insights from their journeys, and exchange coping strategies..

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Starts 6th December, 2025

4 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday at 12:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
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Who is the Group for?

  • Struggling in the Process

    If arranged marriage feels overwhelming, tricky, or emotionally draining.

  • Family Pressure

    When expectations from parents and relatives feel hard to manage.

  • Rejection & Fear

    For anyone struggling with repeated “no’s” and the fear of investing emotionally.

  • Clarity & Readiness

    If you’re exploring whether arranged marriage is truly right for you.

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About the Group

The arranged marriage process can feel like a mix of confusion, pressure, and hope. From managing family expectations, navigating awkward conversations, facing repeated rejections, to figuring out what truly matters in a life partner - the journey is rarely simple.

This group is a safe, non-judgmental space where participants can:

• Explore whether arranged marriage is the right path for them.
• Reflect on values, priorities, and deal-breakers in partner selection.
• Share struggles around family pressure, emotional investment, and rejection.
• Gain perspective, coping strategies, and peer support from others in the same journey.

Whether you are just starting or have been searching for a while, this group helps you move from confusion to clarity and from pressure to empowerment.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Exploring Readiness & Personal Confusion

• Why consider arranged marriage?
• Confusion and dilemmas: societal pressure vs personal choice.
• Am I ready for marriage?

Session 2: Understanding Priorities & Preparation

• Preparing emotionally and practically for the transition.
• Addressing common worries, doubts, and fears.
• Negotiables vs non-negotiables in partner selection.
• Identifying core values, standards, and priorities.

Session 3: Evaluating Compatibility & Family Systems

• How expectations shape the process.
• What we value in our own family systems.
• Evaluating a partner’s values, life goals, and aspirations.
• Considering the partner’s family system and expectations.
• Alignment and clashes between individual, partner, and family expectations.

Session 4: Boundaries, Negotiation & Moving Forward

• Negotiating boundaries with a potential partner and their family.
• Collaborating with parents during the process.
• Navigating pressure and differing expectations.
• Setting boundaries and communicating them effectively.
• Key learnings and personal takeaways for moving forward.

Meet your Facilitator

Veena Nair

• Years of Experience: 9+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 6
• Relevant Expertise: Narrative Therapy, Trauma-informed and Queer-affirmative Practice, Anxiety and Self-esteem, Interpersonal Concerns, Identity Exploration

Veena Nair is a Clinical Psychologist with over nine years of experience supporting individuals through challenges related to their emotional well-being, identity and relationships. Her work is rooted in the social model of mental health and guided by narrative therapy, centering people’s lived experiences and personal meaning-making. She supports clients dealing with anxiety, stress, complex relationship dynamics, low self-esteem, trauma and neurodivergence. Her practice is collaborative and strength-based, offering a safe space for people to feel understood and validated.

Veena has a deep personal and professional understanding of the arranged marriage process and how layered it can be. She has supported many individuals who experience pressure, confusion, rejection sensitivity and questions around compatibility or timing. In SoulUp’s Arranged Marriage Support Group, she helps participants share their stories openly, understand their values and navigate decisions with more clarity and self-trust. She finds it meaningful to witness individuals move from overwhelm to a place of grounded confidence and connection, knowing they are not alone in what they are going through.

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off

What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. and sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom.

While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on Groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

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