Arranged marriages aren't that common in the Western world, but remain prevalent across the globe. They're more of a cultural practice that some abide by and others choose to reject. Hindustan Times / ...

For Indians for generations, marriage wasn't something you fell into. It was arranged—carefully, communally, culturally. Families sat down. Stars were consulted. Two individuals, mostly strangers to ...

On Aug. 24, 1986, I had an arranged marriage in India, which was brokered through an introduction from a family friend who knew both my husband’s family and mine. On July 13, 2024, my daughter had an ...

The only thing the average American knows about arranged marriages is whatever they gleaned from Bollywood films and television. Usually, the takeaway is bad. Some poor girl, smitten with some ...

I’ll admit it: I love reality TV. I especially love the shows that purport to find people love. My newest obsession—Married at First Sight—is one of several reality shows (along with Arranged, Married ...

From Married at First Sight to Indian Matchmaking, arranged marriages have been reality TV fodder for years. But, as is true of many a reality TV relationship, arranged or not, what we see onscreen ...

Arranged marriage is common throughout India. Most married couples are set up by family, friends, or a matchmaker. But the practice isn't as common in the United States, where some people stereotype ...

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What husbands and wives think of others’ unions and what they’d recommend for their children. India’s arranged marriage culture became the source of international attention thanks to Netflix’s ...

Source: Hindu Weddings North Indian by .. . Flickr Licensed Under CC BY 2.0 During my two-plus decades living in the United States, I have seen many changes occur in my native India. The country ...

It's a common belief that arranged marriages tend to last longer than love marriages, but it's essential to approach this topic with nuance. Old couple dancing The durability of a marriage depends on ...