Married at first sight.

Consequences of modern times or going back to old times?

There's a new tv show, also seen as a social study, in Portugal, called what in English would be translated as Married at first sight .

And the names says it all - strangers who only meet their future spouse when they are in front of the priest.

Everything is arranged and based on several interviews with doctors and coaches to find the perfect, or almost, match.

And I see this as a sign of the modern times as this is nothing but a consequence of technologies that make people too busy or too picky or any other reason that makes them think this may be the only chance to marry someone.

After the dating apps and others as such, this seems to be a direct result  and it affects people from all backgrounds and ages.

On the other hand, I can't stop seeing it as a return to old times - although today it is still seen in many cultures - when people have an arranged marriage. Different reasons are behind it, though, starting from assuring the family future, financially or through connections, to guarantee there are isn't any mixture with other ethnicity/ race.

I can understand why people go to this show, trying to achieve a dream that seems impossible in any other way, as I find myself single and unmarried, even though I live in this big city with millions of choices (they say?!). 

I am, however, confused as to what this means for our western society or to where we are being dragged.

Something to think about and to reflect.

Have a great night!