Ollie's Lessons From DATING In The RELIGIOUS Jewish World 👀

"This is the video I wish I had when I started my dating journey". Ollie delves into his personal experiences dating in the religious or "frum" dating scene. This video is aimed primarily at those navigating this world, particularly if they did not grow up as an observant Jew. For Ollie, the religious dating process is far more sane and healthy than secular dating, but equally he feels there are some tips and insights that could hopefully help people on the religious dating journey. Join me on J-TV+ today at https://j-tv.plus I'm so incredibly grateful for everyone's support in helping me grow J-TV over the years - I never could have anticipated we would be able to reach so many viewers - and that's down to you! And I'm so excited for this next stage of the journey. I've put my heart and soul into J-TV+ and I really hope you can join me on this next stage of the J-TV journey. Join me on J-TV+ today at https://j-tv.plus 0:00 Intro 1:10 The video I wish I had when I started dating4:10 Religious dating process makes more sense than secular dating5:55 Topics I want to cover6:48 Purpose and mindset when dating8:37 Something bothers you and people say "grow up!"10:00 What to look for12:00 A shadchan's (matchmaker) involvement19:45 Rejecting someone/when they reject you23:08 Telling others about your dates25:26 Never compromise26:13 Knowing where they want to live before first date26:46 Physical looks/pictures32:33 The speed of dating and staying relaxed37:44 The 'checklist'...40:40 "Frum from birth" not wanting to date "baal teshuvas"41:28 Sharing your deepest secrets43:06 Managing social pressure to get married48:36 Handling dating burnout51:16 Getting put into boxes/labels52:59 Your questions