Arranged Marriage vs True Love

Arranged marriages to many, have been a thing of the past, a tradition or culture that was carried out. However most people tend to think that these are all but a thing of the past, and that the modern world no longer carries out this practice. This is totally false. The truth is that arranged marriages are still very prevalent in some countries like India, Japan and China, the large majority being in India.

Arranged marriages are very different from true love, as arranged marriages are more of a exchange between two families for the family's benefit, and not for the two people getting married. These marriages are usually conducted without the two people even meeting together for the first time, while in true love marriages, a strong bond between the two people is formed before they get married. Some arranged marriages are also carried out because the parents do not believe that their child is not ready to make such a decision, and that the parents are the ones who know best. These parents think about the physical consequences, and not about the child's love, and thus arrange marriages to ensure that their son or daughter in-law is what they want them to be.

In my opinion, i would not want to go through an arranged marriage as i think that everyone has a right to choose who they want to spend their lives with for the rest of their lives. Although it is true that parents have much more experience than the younger generation, ultimately it is the youth that are gonna spend their lives with their partner, and if the children do not have a chance to be with the one they really love could cause a lot of conflict. Love is feeling shared by two intimate people, and it is impossible to force someone to love another. Parents may think they know best, but in some cases, children have to be given a choice to choose who is most suitable for them, whether or not it will work out in the end. The younger generations should follow what their heart tells them and not be afraid to speak out for their love. Therefore, i think that i would rather make my own choice on marriage than allow my parents to help me to choose.

Parents should believe in their children, and trust that they make the right decision, and not keep making the decision for them. Therefore, i believe true love should triumph over arranged marriages.