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What I've learnt about arranged marriages

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Apr 20

This is long but sometimes you can’t do a subject justice by cutting a post too short. Feel free to skip to another post. I like to think I’m open-minded and not given to make hasty decisions without knowing a little about the...

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It's like falling in love each day with him...

DJ @Daljinder (23193) • Bangalore, India 8 Jun 16

...that is what arranged marriages are about. Mostly people (most commonly from the western countries), seem to confuse arranged marriage with a forced marriage. In their terms, an arranged marriage is something...

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Arranged marriages in India-a question for the mylot users from India~

RachelleNH @RachelleNH (1396) • United States 22 Feb 10

I was watching Ripley's Believe it or not last night on TV and there were these 2 children-both eight years old getting married! I couldn't believe it. I guess in India the divorce rate is supposed to be 2%? I'm wondering if this...

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Do you think that arranged marriages

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 19 Feb 09

Do you think that arranged marriages were and still are a faster way to get to know your partner? I know that there is a lot more behind arranged marriages and that it varies between culture to culture as well as time period to...

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simple question

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Arranged Marriages

risk_taker20 @risk_taker20 (2096) • Philippines 16 Nov 08

What are your views with arranged marriages? Is it fair or it is better than choosing your own love interest?

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Should parents have a say in relationships ie arranged marriage??

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 26 Jul 08

This thought occurred to me while I was responding about someone who wanted to know why her parents opposed her right to a love marriage after THEY chose a love marriage against opposition from their families. Why in the world...

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What Do the younger generations think of arranged marriages?

zandi458 @zandi458 (28102) • Malaysia 2 Jun 07

Would you think arranged marriages still works among the younger generations? Mention the word 'matchmaking' to a young person and chances are you'll be shot a disguested look in return. Gone are the days when proud parents...

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matchmaking

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Arranged marriages??

nicolec @nicolec (2671) • United States 28 Feb 07

A friend and I were discussing arranged marriages this evening. I don't live in a culture where it is popular, but I know that it does happen. I believe that in some cultures they are the same age and in other cultures the man is...

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love

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What is your opinion of arranged marriages?

wm69love88 @wm69love88 (3466) • China 26 Feb 07

In some cultures, parents still arrange their children's marriages.people have arranged meetings for matrimonial purposes.Do you think arranged marriages are a good idea?

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ag_abscruzmd @ag_abscruzmd (2282) • United States 28 Jan 07

I would like to know if you believe in arranged marriages and if they work well for the parties involved. You see, I know a lot of people whose marriages have been arranged by their parents and I saw the love grow from there. It...

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Arranged Marriages? Proper or not? Will it succeed?

cuddleme01 @cuddleme01 (2725) • Philippines 22 Jan 07

there are certain cultures or ethnic groups who practice arranged marriages. even now in this modern world there are arranged marriages, where people who are complete strangers meet and marry. i dont favor arranged marriages. i...

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Julia1970 @Julia1970 (410) • United States 10 Jan 07

Am I alone? I think that arranged marriages do have some good points! You don't have to date, you have a spouse without all of the drama. I know it has some downsides as well. What do you think?

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What is your opinion of arranged marriages?

mili_hitesh @mili_hitesh (150) • India 21 Dec 06

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Should arranged marriages be outlawed?

rajeshpalakkad @rajeshpalakkad (1450) • India 13 Dec 06

what u think....?

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Why a lot of people in myLot talks about arranged marriages?

Albone @Albone (1338) • Italy 13 Dec 06

Are arranged marriages a custom of some parts of the world? I think it's bad... to manage a marriage is hard even when it is based on love! I can't believe that someone could share his life with another person only because of...

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marriage

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Arranged Marriages?

peizli @peizli (1000) • Australia 28 Nov 06

I don't know much about them, so please tell me how they work. Would you mind an arrange marriage? Do you have any sort of say in it? Is it only in India or other countries?

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Marriage

aakruti_new @aakruti_new (2170) • United States 3 Nov 06

What type of marriage is yours? Love or Arranged

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LOVE / ARRANGED MARRIAGE

komal_swetha @komal_swetha (821) • India 12 Oct 06

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