Love Marriage v/s arrange Marriages In Delhi

Love marriages need not necessarily happen between people of the same religion, culture, caste etc. This brings together individuals with different beliefs and cultures. They need to put in extra efforts to come to a consensus.

In a love marriage, people tend to use pre-screening criteria that emphasize outward appearances (looks, possessions, etc.). These are short-term oriented but may not necessarily contribute to longer-term marital outcomes. Social Psychologists have found evidence of “attractiveness matching” in which those dating, give heavy weight to the pysical attractiveness of potential partners, and favor those whose attractiveness is comparable to their own.

When a marriage is arranged, there is an equality maintained while we are introduced to individuals for an arranged marriage. Education, finances, and the world views tend to match as families prefer those of equal stature. Therefore, this problem is solved as the prospects come vetted.

While in India, we may have several heartwarming success stories about love marriages there will be more arranged marriage stories between strangers leading to lasting love. Marriage here is considered to be a lifelong commitment. The partners as well the family have a better understanding and acceptance of their differences. When there are lower expectations and there is a merger of families of equal stature, a strong base can be built. Therefore, in India where culturally arranged marriages are more acceptable than love marriages the chances of them being fruitful is higher. Thus, lesser chance of breaking the marriage.