Arranged Marriages

[HBK-aholic]

Before we start the discussion, I'd like to explain that by arranged marriages, I don't mean forced marriages, which are something different entirely. Arranged marriages, although not common in Western societies, is still practiced quite freely eslewhere.

An arranged marriage is one which is organised by someone other than the bride/groom. They are usually introduced by someone who knows them well - often older relatives.

Do you think this is okay? Would you ever be happy with an arranged marriage?

I'm fine with them, I think that as long as the bride and groom want to get married, why is there a problem? I'd never have one, because I don't even want to know what guy my mum would choose for me. But Ithink it can work for some people.

 

[Sparky]

as long as both are happy why not. its only their happiness they have to worry about. but Divorces are high enough as it is in this day and age. there is always the question of What if it don't work out? Marriage could sometimes make or break your life. If your extremely religeous then what do you do? do you stay with her?

but as I said, when it comes down to it, as long as they are willing then its fine. No problem what anybody elde thinks. who knows, you could end up living happily ever after.

 

[OIL]

If they're happy with getting married to the person then it's fine, because if they're happy then that's the most important thing. Also, some good can come out of it, as for example, if someone's parents chose the partner, they're going to be more critical of the person and therefore a less likely chance of their child getting a horrible person for a partner.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

I give a big Meh to this thread. It's basically your simple old-school Internet way of finding a Wife/Husband. I know that could sound stupid, but hear me out.

Several Thousands, if not more, are finding love and Marriages through the Internet and dating sites these days. Based off nothing more than odd Compatibility tests that are done by Computers and systems that just match what you write in about yourself.

So technically, it's no different than just asking your Parents, friends or what have you, to go find you someone because you don't want to waste the time anymore to do it for yourself.

Honestly, if that's what you want then by all means, go for it. Who am I to stop anyone? It's not my life. In my personal opinion, though.. I think it's just asking for an earlier divorce.

If you let someone else pick your future "Life Partner", and you barely even get the opportunity to know them before jumping into Marriage, based solely off the assumption that because you've heard so much about one another.. it's just asking for one simple lie to ruin the whole thing.

Just do it the truly old fashioned way. Find a drunk girl in a Vegas bar and marry her. Make sure she's loaded, that way you get half when she tries to divorce you.

No, seriously though.. it's fine if this is what you like. But nothing beats meeting randomly through the assumed "fate" theory. Plus, it gives you a greater story to tell your future (possible) children.. as opposed to..

"How'd You & Mommy meet?"

"Internet site thought we were 97.6 percent compatible, we figured it was too great a number to pass up on."