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We asked: As a woman, do you have a rav, rebbetzin, or mentor whom you can talk to for guidance?

“I’ve been married for 20 years, and for most of that time, starting from when my oldest was about two years old, I, too, struggled with this”

“If OCD has decided that two and two makes five, Archimedes himself would be powerless to convince you otherwise”

“I understand your pain in a way that many others never will”

“Alcoholics and other addicts would never be encouraged to just have their substance in moderation, just walk away, or just try harder”

Our shidduch stats generated a great deal of discussion. Savvy singles and seasoned shadchanim offer their insights into the process