Comment on Why do arranged marriages persist in many cultures?

• fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  aomeone being forced

  That’s the thing though. An arranged marriage is not necessarily a forced marriage. If everyone is an enthusiastic participant then where’s the harm?

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  • AA5B@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    I didn’t grow up in one of those cultures, but agree, there could be advantages. Notably, younger people are likely to focus on physical attraction, whereas marriage is a life long partnership that requires a lot more. As long as it’s not forced, the participants have a veto, I can definitely see advantages.

    As a nerdy, introverted, shy, guy, bring it on. I have plenty to bring to a relationship, but not in finding someone to relate to

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  • Shou@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Then what makes it arranged?

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    • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      Family assisting with attracting and selecting a suitor.

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