Arranged vs. Love Marriages

In the U.S., the divorce rate usually hovers around forty to fifty percent. In comparison, the divorce rate of arranged marriages in India is only one percent. This may lead to a belief that arranged marriages are much better, but in reality, divorce is hardly ever an option. Some Indian families do give an option to veto a decision, but families who don't can give their child a hopeless life. Disturbingly, countries like Niger and India have a large number of child brides (children under 15 years old). These girls are often pulled out of school and isolated, left with no options or choices. However, it is important to look at the positive explanations as to why the divorce rates are so low. One explanation is that couples will feel more inclined to work together towards solving their problems and are not just making a decision to marry out of passion or lust.

Divorce in the U.S. costs money, but basically, anyone can file for divorce. The U.S. makes divorce easier than countries with arranged marriages. People can marry for any reason and divorce for any reason. Which marriage type you think is better is up to how you view marriage. Is marriage sacred? Is divorce terrible? Whatever you answer, there are pros and cons to each type. It is important to blend tradition and modernity when going into the future in order to create more happy marriages.