what do you think about arranged marriages? do you think true love could develop out of this kind of marriage?

Answer 1

If you like and respect each other then I believe love can develop.

Answer 2

Arranged marriages are not always the best way to develop a loving relationship. However, true love can develop but it depends on who is controlling the marriage meaning if the parents of the husband and wife are constantly making decisions for the couple, there will be problems especially if the parents don't agree with each other. If the husband's parents are dominating the marriage, the wife will be unconfortable because she may feel she does not have a voice in the marriage and the husband will take sides with his parents. It the parents of the wife is the dominating factor in the marriage, the husband will feel less of a man and bury himself in things to avoid dealing with the situation. If both parants are not the decision makes in the marriage, there is room for the husband and wife to make their marriage the best that it could be. If the arranged marriage is based on wealth of the husband and wife parents and it is traditional in the culture, the husband and wife know what is expected of them so they will go along to get along.

Answer 3

Very interesting question, but I think to answer it effectively -- I mean, to answer the exact question you are asking, it would require knowing what your definition of "true love" is.

I think everyone has their own definition for it. Some believe it is a deep, strong, seemingly unwavering feeling of one person for another. Others believe, love is a decision -- that is one makes a decision to act in loving ways toward another, and in engaging in those actions, love is created.

Look at it this way -- one can feel "love" but not be committed to another person by any sort of concrete actions. One can be "committed" to another person by his/her actions, but not necessarily feel "love."

It was explained to me once this way -- in the context of a marriage: There is love and commitment to (1) family; (2) the "marriage"; (3) the "spouse"; and (4) the individual person.

I think many marriages cross the first three levels, but at the final level, there is a gap and that opens the relationship up for "cheating."

In an arranged marriage, there is probably a commitment to the first 3 levels, and if the last level is reached, then yes I do believe "true love" (in one's heart and actions) can develop.

Answer 4

Love is something meant to develop, and years together with someone will almost certainly result in true love, but really, unless dad and the brothers are going to show up and chop you up into little pieces for insulting the family's honor, find your own husband/wife.

No kill by family = find your own spouse...
Family crazy and chop you up = arranged marriage is swell!

Answer 5

I don't agree with arranged marriages. it's totally up to each person on who they will marry.
But I'm a good match maker. I set up my sister with her hubby of 16 years, and introduced my daughter to her boyfriend of 4 years.

Answer 6

I believe that love can develope but I do not think true love develops.

Answer 7

heck no!! parents always think they are making the right decisions for their children when they do that crap. Girl u make your own decision and find someone you really love and they love you cause you're going to Spend the rest of your life with that person. so tell your parents "hell no i wont go!"

signed by the coolest person u will ever meet

Answer 8

I don't think so because you are not the one who chose your heart did not guide you so why would it be real love ...Of course some finish by loving each other but deep deep down there hearts are they really in love or prentending????!

Answer 9

depends on who is doing the arranging and whether they shop at dillards or walmart

Answer 10

I think love is hard enough on its own....it is possible but not too likely