u/MediumCry8179

F | 25 | Lahore-Looking for the Jim to my Pam (Posting on the behalf of my younger sister)

Age: 25
Height & Weight: 5'7", 75 kg
Location: Lahore
Residence: Own in Lahore

Education: MS in Molecular Biology from LUMS

Income Source: Project Manager
(I’d like to work after marriage as financial independence and personal growth is important for me and It’s important for me that my husband supports my career and dreams jaisay I would support his. However, it’s important I note that I believe it is a husband’s responsibility in a marriage to be the primary earner (based on Islamic and personal beliefs).

Marital Status: Single and never married

Religion:
Sunni Muslim
I try to pray as much as I can but it's a wip tbh. I fast regularly, Alhamdulillah. It’s very important to me to understand Islam beyond the cultural interpretations I grew up with. For me, the core of Islam is spirituality (personal relationship with Allah) and centering one’s life around Him
I value spirituality, sincerity and good character in all people that surround me (even friends)
(Not a hijabi, mentioning openly for clarity)

About me:
A mix of ESFJ and ISFJ depending on the people and environment.

I’m deeply passionate about life and people, its what motivates and grounds me. I love fostering relationships and connecting with people on a deeper level.

I really value my bond with my family and friends. I think life becomes sweeter and easier when you have a good loving support system that makes you feel loved, cherished and celebrated! I love feeling like that and making my loved ones feel similarly around me. Its really important for me that my husband is my safe space in life and I am his IA IA.

Something that I am currently working on is being more easygoing about life and the fears I have regarding the future and life in general while focusing more on building skills and capacity to take on life. But yes, its a wip and I’m trying to achieve this goal everyday.

I value emotional safety, honesty, communication, and softness in relationships

Family:

Abbu is a doctor
Ammi is a former teacher and now a homemaker
Two older sisters, both working
Eldest sister is married and settled in Australia

Hobbies & Interests:

I enjoy working out in ways that feel fun for the phase of life I’m in and sometimes that looks like walking or cardio or maybe strength training. I’m currently mid-sized, and my relationship with fitness is one I approach with intention and growth. I’d love a partner who shares an interest in being active while being kind and respectful about my own journey with fitness.

I am very passionate about personal growth and learning new things. Kabhi kabar that might take creative forms such as scrapbooking and crocheting, kabhi kabar it is rooted in pushing myself out of my comfort zone to try something new. Sometimes that might be what I see in the lab in my experiments or spending time with the communities I work closely with. Other times it might be watching a movie or series that I have connected deeply too or practising mindfulness. I love having deep conversations about life, emotions, and the human experience with people around me.

I love watching movies or series that I connect with emotionally. My favourite ones are animated tbh like ratatouille or shrek or chick flicks. I am obsessed with the office! Isskay saath saath I genuinely love memes😭 (I feel like getting through things with humor is such a part of our generation's coping mechanism and it bridges different human experiences so beautifully)

What I’m looking for:

NOTE: I am only asking for things that I know I practise as well.

24-30 years old.
Kindness is extremely important to me. Life is tough and full of ups and downs, but having a partner who is kind, understanding, loving, appreciative, and supportive makes all the difference. I want to be a safe space for my husband, and I want him to be that for me.

Someone who wants to build a life with me as a team toh a “Let’s figure this out together” attitude is important for me.

Someone who has a degree from a reputable institution in Pakistan or abroad

Someone who belongs from a similar financial background (upper-middle class)

Someone who actively works on his relationship with Allah. Spirituality matters a lot to me, and I would love to share this journey with my partner.

Someone with a good character. Integrity, values, and sharafat are non-negotiables for me. I do realise no one is perfect but it’s important to me that my partner understands and respects boundaries with others especially with women.

Someone who communicates openly and is willing to invest time, energy, affection, and effort into building a balanced partnership.

Educated and hardworking.

I am a simple person. I enjoy staying at home, have a small social circle of people I genuinely respect, and like keeping life uncomplicated. I’d appreciate a calm partner with a similar approach to life.

Someone who is comfortable with me being an active part of his life. I love sharing my life with the people I love, while also valuing individuality within a relationship.

I feel very connected to the experiences of women around me and their lives and struggles have shaped me deeply. It matters a lot to me that my partner genuinely respects and celebrates women.

Someone who loves me and cherishes me for me and I want to extend the same sentiment to him. I want a best friend in life jahan we build a life together and go through the ups and downs together knowing that ham aik doosri ki safe space hain and we have each other’s back no matter what.

Deal breakers:

  • Dishonesty or cheating
  • Drugs/alcohol
  • Emotional unavailability
  • Arrogance or self-centeredness
  • Disrespectful behavior or misogyny
  • Anger issues
  • Controlling
  • Not curious about me/ Nonchalance
  • Lack of accountability
  • poor communication
  • Rigid mindset
  • History of past physical relationships (It’s everyone’s personal choice but this is something I prefer)

Children: Yes, Insha’Allah but not immediately. The timeline of this depends alot on the kind of partner as well and if he understands what it means to be a father.

Family Setup: Preferably nuclear (just us two). If its a joint set up toh it’s important I mention that I have always lived in a nuclear set up toh privacy and mutual respect are VERY important for me.

Timeframe for Marriage: Ideally engagement/Nikkah in 2026. I'd like us to get to know each other and involve the families once basic alignment is there.

Future Plans:

I would like to pursue another MS or a PhD abroad for academic and career growth, but I don’t see myself building a life alone abroad in isolation from my support system

Ideally, I’d want a partner who is already settled abroad or planning to settle abroad eventually so we can build a shared life together while continuing our individual growth and careers side by side. But I do understand keh sometimes dreams are put on hold toh this is what I’d like to do in the future Ideally and till that happens, I am building my career here so I am okay with someone currently settled in Lahore with a long-term plan of moving abroad

Thank you for taking out the time to read my profile. May Allah ease us all towards finding a good partner in life Ameen🌻

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