I think people can be and stay happily married even if they are not madly in love. A deeper love and fondness can grow over time if you give it a chance and are both commited to making it work.
So does anyone else think arranged marriages can work?
Of course when I say that I don't me children or adults who are forced into it but two consenting adults who choose to marry strangers.
2006-11-20 06:10:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anguissette 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Arranged marriages do work in these present times. I know several people (one of them my cousin) who are in arranged marriages. They had never met their husbands/wives or had only seen them in passing. My church allows arranged marriages only if you become and Unconditional (working as a missionary for life, your life is forever dedicated to the church) Every single of those marriages as far as I have heard have worked out. We're talking about people from all over the world who have never met each other. Its amazing, but its true. Eventually, they learn to love and respect each other. So arranged marriages do work.
2006-11-20 06:16:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a marriage is arranged by a parent or guardian, it will be difficult for the spouses to make up their mind on who to marry. Sometimes you would feel oversensitive and not reject a proposal on purpose. This could be due to how much you care about hurting the other person. A minority of arranged marriages are done in haste and without the spouses not fully knowing each other. This has its advantages and disadvantages. You can treat the marriage as a challenge and you will find yourself being “curious” about your spouse every day. Curiosity is somehow exigent and exhilarating. A marriage requires a more durable foundation and it cannot survive on love alone. Loyalty, friendship, companionship, commitment, affection should be included in a marriage. It is very true that love is weak, but one can get through the weakness by building a good relationship with their spouse. Spouses should treat other as friends and should be open with each other. So it is very essential to open your eyes when you meet new proposals. Don’t worry about their feelings (may sound harsh) but worry about your own. Remember there are demands to meet after marriage too. Who will provide for the children? Who will look after the house and kids? Both spouses have responsibilities, both in a love/arranged marriage. As for this man on facebook – ask yourself this question. Do you feel attracted to him? If so, what are you willing to do to get your feelings across? Would you rather be open or conceal your feelings? Don’t be confused by his behavior, men act all the same from time to time. Remember that no one really takes the internet seriously. He’s playing safe and maybe thinks that there is no point in getting to know other people (since it’s the internet).
2016-05-21 23:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a good idea, and cements a relationship...but the couple should start off as friends before they marry. But this could also cause animosity among the children hating the parents for putting them in this situation of getting forced to marry. It could be a good thing, but there are some people who will never get along, so it depends on the people involved with the arranged marriage
2006-11-20 06:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by saraikyon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was my understanding that love marriages and arranged marriages have the same success and failure rates.
Yes, I believe that a well thought out arranged marriage can work. If the people involved are mature, reasonable people that are willing to make personal sacrifices for the good of the marriage.
2006-11-20 07:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to say. Arranged marriage isn't a common practice in our culture.
2006-11-20 06:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by Princesa Morenita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any marriage's success is based primarily on the couple's willingness to work on the relationship, satisfy each other's needs, and deal with differances.
2006-11-24 02:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by kheserthorpe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol.i believe.if both of them want the same thing which is family and willing to sacrafice for their marriage then,i believe there wouldn't be any problem.
2006-11-20 06:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by i^am^me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-12 21:00:10 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋