u/ChickenTikkaMasaala

See, whether it’s an arranged marriage or a love marriage, both can be beautiful in their own ways.

Both are simply ways of finding an ideal partner. It only becomes wrong when there is force, manipulation, or dishonesty involved.

We’ve all seen extreme examples from both sides. Some people are forced into arranged marriages, but does that mean every arranged marriage is forced? No.

People have different priorities. Some want to focus on their careers or work on themselves, while others may belong to a particular ethnic or cultural group and live away from their hometown. For them, an arranged marriage can be a good way to find someone with similar interests and a similar background.

Or they simply want a partner who is ready for marriage and commitment, rather than dating someone who backs out when it’s time to get married, leaving you emotionally drained.

The same goes for love marriages. I’ve heard extreme examples where someone manipulated their partner into marriage, groomed them, or lied about their lifestyle and background. But does that mean all love marriages are bad? Absolutely not. There are countless examples of happy love marriages and healthy families.

So, don’t judge either based on extreme examples presented by biased people. Both are simply different ways of finding an ideal partner.