Dating in the Age of Rishtas: Can We Stop Pretending They’re Opposites?

In Canada, you’re either on a dating app or on a matrimony site. You’re either “chilling” or “settling down.” But here’s the thing nobody says out loud: most of us are somewhere in between.

You might be dating casually, but you still want someone who understands your background. Or you’re looking for something serious, but the idea of jumping into full-blown biodatas and parental interviews makes you want to delete everything and go off-grid.

CAD Wedlock was born out of this exact tension.

We saw the gap between real, culturally aware relationships and the apps that pretended to serve them. What we’ve built isn’t just another dating tool or a shaadi portal from 2003. It’s something that finally admits the truth: dating and matrimony aren’t enemies — they’re a spectrum.

What People Want But Rarely Get:

• The freedom to take their time without pressure

• Filters that actually matter — religion, status, caste (if important to them), location, intent

• Blurry photos until you decide to unlock (because privacy still matters)

• Support that respects both tradition and autonomy

So Why CAD Wedlock?

Because it’s the only platform that doesn’t force you to pick a side.

• You can look for something real without being forced into a wedding by next Thursday.

• You can browse like it’s casual, but connect like it’s long-term.

• And you can do it all without fake profiles, spam chats, or shady subscription traps.

A Quick Reality Check

Let’s stop pretending that everyone on dating apps is “just having fun”
And let’s stop assuming everyone on matrimony sites is just ready to get married next month.
We’re more complex than that — and our platforms should be too.

Final Thought

If you’re tired of navigating apps that don’t get your culture or sites that don’t get your generation — give CAD Wedlock a try.

Because finding the right person shouldn’t mean compromising who you are.