List Of Advantages Of Arranged Marriage: You Should Know

Are you skeptical about getting married to someone your parents have chosen? Read on further to know about some advantages of an arranged marriage.

By Amanda Palmer
List Of Advantages Of Arranged Marriage: You Should Know

Is arranged marriage giving you the jitters?

Okay, so you have finally agreed to get married and settle down with the guy your parents have been pressurizing you with since so long. Everyone around you is getting married, and you are the only one who does not have any boyfriend. But arranged marriage? Who gets into arranged marriage these days? Don't you need to know the person in and out before marrying him? What if you both are very different? What if you don't like him at all? These must be the questions going on in your mind all the time. Well, let me tell you that every marriage is a gamble. Marriage is an institution where both the partners need to compromise and adjust a bit, be it arranged or love. The number of divorces of love marriages is rising, and so it can never be predicted beforehand whether a marriage would pass the test of time or would end up in a divorce. There are plenty of incidents wherein the spouses change after marriage and end up fighting bitterly in spite of having had a love marriage. Many successful Bollywood marriages have chosen the arranged marriage way. Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput are blissfully settled in their wedlock and have an adorable daughter called Misha. Mira Rajput often speaks about how thrilling it is to marry a complete stranger whom your parents totally trust. She still gets to know new things about him every day and is amazed at how her love also grows every day. So whether a marriage would be successful or end up in a divorce does not depend on whether its love or arranged. There are disadvantages and advantages to both the kinds of marriage. But there are some amazing advantages of an arranged marriage one should know before getting into it.

Your parents have made all the inquiries before pushing you into an arranged marriage

You might be scared thinking what if things don't go well between both of you. Before pushing you into an arranged marriage, your parents or relatives have found out a great deal about the guy. They have made sure that he is good in every way and would make a perfect match for their daughter. Things like his financial security, his job, his family and his friends. Only after getting 100% assurance about the guy have they considered the option. So you can rest assured about these details and just wish for the best. All the disadvantages are ruled out, and they have made sure that both of you make a perfect match.

You can always turn upto them if things go wrong

The best part of an arranged marriage is that you are not solely responsible for it. In case, you have a fight or need a third person to sort out some differences between both of you; your parents would love to intervene. They not only feel responsible for your life but you too would feel blessed to have someone to look up to in case of small issues. In many cases, the fight is amicably solved between both the set of parents and the bride and groom live happily ever after. In love marriages, the couple often does not have any well-wishers to help them sort out their differences and hence there is a growing number of divorces resulting from love marriages. These couples often marry against their parents' wishes and hence cannot turn to them in times of trouble.

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Its thrilling to marry someone and then fall in love with him

In a love marriage, most of the couples have had sex before marriage, have known each other for years and have even lived with each other for many years before tying the knot. The only difference is that they have not tied the knot yet but other than that they have lived like married couples in every way. But, in an arranged marriage, you marry a complete stranger. It takes months and sometimes years to know the person in and out, adjust to his ways and make him adjust to your ways. In the process, love happens, and it's beautiful. Both the partners try to adjust to each other's likes and dislike and try to know each other.

Your spouse will have the same values as you

The advantages outnumber the disadvantages in an arranged marriage. Your parents will choose your groom carefully weighing his good habits, his social skills, status and same values and beliefs. You don't have to be concerned about marrying someone who thinks the opposite.

It's like you have an official boyfriend

You might find it funny how your parents would force you to go out for a movie or dinner date during your courtship period. It will be like having an official boyfriend whom everyone approves of and wishes you to spend time with. One of the best advantages of an arranged marriage is that everyone around you looks happy with the match and you feel good too making everyone happy in return. Arranged marriages are marriages between two families, and for those who value relations, it's a beautiful bond.

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You feel compelled to stick to each other

Just because so many relatives have been involved in your marriage, you try your best to make it work. In love marriages, the smallest tiff often ends up in a divorce. Couples do not and cannot compromise if things do not work according to them. In arranged marriages, you adjust and compromise keeping in mind the families and the society. In time, you get over your small tiffs, and love grows between the spouses. The patience level is far greater in couples of an arranged marriage than in a love marriage.

Arranged marriages are socially compatible

Parents make sure that the match is socially compatible. This helps the couple to make their marriage stronger, move out with confidence in society and have children who will be socially accepted too.

Sex is exciting too

Many times, in arranged marriages, sex happens before love. You share the bed with a complete stranger and only slowly fall in love with him over a period of time. Sex is thrilling, new and exciting. It may take a while before you both even share your sexual fantasies with each other. It takes time to open up and hence there is always scope for better and better sex for years to come.

You don't have to stress over finding the 'one' for you

You can easily leave that stress and decision making to your well-wishers. It takes a lot of toll and anxiety on finding a perfect match for yourself especially if you have been unable to find anyone suitable and you are getting older and older.

Two families get married to each other in an arranged marriage

One of the most beautiful advantages of an arranged marriage is that you develop plenty new relations overnight. Your husband's siblings become yours too, and his parents become your parents too. The pampering, the excitement, and the respect are some other advantages that follow in an arranged marriage. Your family makes plans for you and its great to see so many people care about you. All the fussing about your wedding venue, your marriage dress, your makeup and the wedding feast makes these moments cherishable and priceless for an entire lifetime.

One of the biggest advantages of an arranged marriage is in-laws adjustment

Your in-laws have chosen you for their son, and hence they accept you better. This might not have been the case if their son married someone of his choice. Living in the same house with your husband and in-laws who love you dearly, is beautiful and one need not undergo the mental trauma of not being accepted or liked by the groom's family.

Advantages of having the love and care of grandparents for your children

Grandparents not only love and take care of their grandchildren but also pamper them in an arranged marriage. This is one of the most significant benefits of an arranged marriage. The kids too grow up under the shelter and guidance of experienced grandparents and bask in their love and warmth.

You have more people to ask for help in case of accidents or health issues

Arranged marriages bring a lot of relatives and people that one can look up to or ask for help in times of need. Unfortunate incidents like accidents or severe health problems need the wife or husband to look after their spouse. The grandparents or other relatives take care of the kids and also help and support you during such calamities.

Higher level of commitment

Another good thing about an arranged marriage is that the couples have a higher level of commitment towards each other. They will not do anything that will jeopardize their social status or the name of their families in society. They both work hard and make adjustments to make the marriage work.

Children grow up in a secure atmosphere

In many nuclear families where the parents are cut off from their relatives, the children grow up alone as both the spouses need to work. In an arranged marriage, the parents can expect the help of the elders to look after their children while they work. This instills healthy upbringing and a feeling of security in the young minds.

Arranged marriages have been prevalent in history for many many years. There are many instances of successful arranged marriages in American history too. Initially, they were done between families to get certain advantages from each other or to broaden their family wealth. Arranged marriages have been prevalent in history for many many years. There are many instances of successful arranged marriages in American history too. Initially, they were done between families to get certain advantages from each other or to broaden their family wealth. They are mostly done by parents of the bride and groom belonging to the same caste, creed, religion or financial equality. There are many disadvantages in arranged marriages too, and so the parents should check the guy properly before setting up the match. Though the concept of an arranged marriage is history in America, it is still widely prevalent in India and some Muslim countries. Indian history is full of exemplary cases of arranged marriages wherein both the spouses have gone through tough times to make the marriage work. Love marriage is still a taboo in many parts of the world, and an arranged marriage is the only ritual they still follow. Their society is comfortable with it, and the couple finds it very easy to adjust with each other. It feels as if the entire community wants you to stay happy and in love with your spouse of an arranged marriage. They are mostly done by parents of the bride and groom belonging to the same caste, creed, religion or financial equality. There are many disadvantages in arranged marriages too, and so the parents should check the guy properly before setting up the match. Though the concept of an arranged marriage is history in America, it is still widely prevalent in India and some Muslim countries. Indian history is full of exemplary cases of arranged marriages wherein both the spouses have gone through tough times to make the marriage work. Love marriage is still a taboo in many parts of the world, and an arranged marriage is the only ritual they still follow. Their society is comfortable with it, and the couple finds it very easy to adjust with each other. It feels as if the entire community wants you to stay happy and in love with your spouse of an arranged marriage.

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