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Relationships & Family > Engagements & Proposals Are arranged marriages a good tradition or an outdated notion?

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I say good, but there is a caveat. If a person is from a strong cultural background, especially in a more traditional, ethnic or religious community, arranged marriages often work well. My experience is from meeting several Indian and Pakistani couples, and hearing their stories. I have observed that these couples often seem well matched, more so than American couples. They have a more traditional view of marriage that also helps keep them together. In a widely diverse, nontraditional culture, this may not work as well. Arranged marriage depends on strong social bonds, extended family ...

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