Do you still practice arrange marriage?

It sure is pretty common in India. Though the number is decreasing but eventually it is still followed big time. Most of my friends I know got arranged. Am getting married next month and it is not arranged. :) There are few reasons why parents prefer arranged. Cause they are scared that their child might marry someone outside their caste/creed. Might want to marry someone who is not from a strong financial background as theirs. Also they want them to marry in a family equal to or superior to their family status in the society. This insecurity is a major reason. Another being Dowry. As you said my friend, there could be a lot of bad effects to that. The most important backbone of a marriage is the compatibility between the two partners. Which might be a bit difficult in arrange marriages. Cause you got hardly few weeks before you get married. It is almost impossible to know someone in few weeks. Times are changing but arrange sure exists. And am sure its gonna exist for many many years :) Thank you few reading. Cheers :)