For over four decades, Agata Sybilska has been the driving force behind bringing together Polish men and women who are looking to get married. As the founder of the oldest marriage agency in Warsaw, known as Ostoya, Sybilska has a deep understanding of the changing landscape of relationships in Poland. Recently, she has witnessed a surge in interest in her services, which she attributes to what she calls “Tinder fatigue.”
Sybilska, a trained psychologist, started her first marriage agency in 1982 and has evolved with the times, adapting to the influence of dating apps and the internet on the market. While these technologies have made it easier to connect people, she has noticed a growing number of young Poles turning to traditional marriage agencies in search of more serious relationships.
Her agency attracts a diverse clientele, with a focus on well-educated, financially independent applicants who value conservative values and want to start a family. However, Sybilska faces challenges due to a lack of women in her database, especially in the younger age groups. She links this trend to a broader societal shift in Poland, where changing perceptions of marriage and family have led to a decline in birth rates and an increase in divorce rates.
Despite these challenges, Sybilska remains committed to her mission of arranging marriages and believes that there is a match for almost anyone. She has even facilitated international marriages in the past
