Overview

• The woman used a friend’s account to investigate her arranged match’s digital footprint after a Reddit tip and uncovered disturbing private behavior.
• She reported unsolicited explicit messages, glorification of self-harm, dismissal of consent and obsessive control in private conversations.
• In her viral Reddit post she urged prospective brides to request social media handles, google names or use test profiles to reveal true character.
• Thousands of social media users have backed her stance, widening the counsel beyond women to all prospective partners to undertake digital due diligence.
• The episode underscores how technology is reshaping arranged marriage practices in India as individuals increasingly use online searches and social media to vet potential spouses.