Your Perfect Partner Won't Be Perfect : A Truthful Dating Guide

An easy-to-use, insightful guide to modern love from Indian matchmaker Sima Taparia.

Dating is overwhelming. Whether you're navigating the intricate world of online dating, pining after an unrequited crush, or searching for "the one" around every corner, you've certainly felt the confusion and frustration that goes hand in hand with dating. But what if it didn't have to be that way? 

The world of dating continues to evolve and modernize, but every new development is nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The secret to a successful courtship is simple and timeless, and we've known it all along.

As one of India's top matchmakers, Sima Taparia has spent her entire career helping clients find their future spouses, and she's ready to share the wisdom she's collected along the way. In Your Perfect Partner Won't Be Perfect, Sima shares the timeless, tried-and-true traditions of Indian marriage to help readers see dating from a new perspective, avoid common dating pitfalls, and find their perfect matches.

Sima Taparia has been a matchmaker since 2005 and resides in Mumbai. With more than two decades of experience in the matchmaking field, Sima's expertise lies in understanding her clients' preferences, cultural backgrounds, and personal values, enabling her to make a compatible match. Her documentary A Suitable Girl won an award at the Tribeca Film festival in 2017, and Sima stars on Netflix's Emmy-nominated hit reality show Indian Matchmaking, which portrays the Indian values that have been an important part of her culture for thousands of years. She is also featured on Netflix's Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Mika Di Voti, and Bigg Boss.