The Truth About Modern Dating Nobody Wants to Admit (Rabbi’s Advice)

In this episode of The YM Show, I sit down with my good friend Rabbi Lior Ghalili — a young rabbi, matchmaker, and marriage expert based in Los Angeles. We dive into the modern dating scene and uncover the real reasons why so many singles today aren’t finding their match.We talk about: • Why expectations in dating are higher than ever. • How confusion about what people truly want is holding them back. • The impact of culture, community, and religion on relationships in 2025. • What it really takes to build a strong marriage today.It’s a thought-provoking, honest, and inspiring conversation about dating, marriage, and faith in today’s world.⏱️ TIMELINE / CHAPTERS00:00 – Values & goals: why direction matters00:41 – “It’s not good for man to be alone” – Torah on marriage01:59 – Sponsor: GBC Facility Services02:39 – Modern dating in 2025: confusion, money & looks04:55 – Young generation struggles: anxiety, depression, being lost06:00 – Two biggest challenges today: dating & lack of purpose07:55 – How to actually “find yourself” (practical steps)10:59 – Building a real relationship with God12:31 – Why marriage is essential according to Torah15:02 – Marriage as the most rewarding hard work17:04 – The #1 dating mistake: wrong values18:41 – Redefining attraction: more than just looks21:53 – Women & financial pressure in dating23:30 – Social pressure test: “island thought experiment”26:04 – What really matters after 5 years in marriage33:05 – Love vs. infatuation: “Love = Giving”36:49 – Dating goal = compatibility now, love later38:02 – The “building a house” metaphor (architect vs. builder)43:06 – Judaism as relationship, not transaction45:31 – Emotional health & readiness to marry46:59 – Guarding your eyes: why it impacts marriage49:44 – Don’t marry to fix yourself – do the work first51:01 – Pressure to marry young vs. being truly ready52:29 – How to know when you’re ready (peace with self, giving)53:28 – How to start a relationship with God (practical advice)55:33 – Mitzvot as rungs on the ladder to connection57:00 – Final takeaway: make it real – relationship first⸻🎧 This Episode is Sponsored by GBC Facility ServicesNeed dependable, top-tier commercial cleaning and maintenance? GBC Facility Services is your go-to partner. Whether it’s offices, schools, medical buildings, or retail spaces — they’ll do a better job than your last company, save you money, and help increase your property’s NOI.📞 Contact Them Today for a Free Quote:Phone: (833) 900-4653Email: [email protected] sure to tell them The YM Show sent you for a special discount.They’re the best in the business — reliable, affordable, and results-driven.⸻🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on real estate, business, faith, and life.