Annabel_1_DQ1&2

In India there are arranged marriages because it’s how they keep their families within the same religion and ethnicity. For them divorce is something that culturally is not accepted; even if it does happen people do not like it. Even though the parents are looking out for their children by finding them what the family considers to be the right spouse, parents are not necessarily looking for compatibility of love for their children. In the United States we pride ourselves with having the freedom to choose who we want to marry and love. This way couples are able to find someone to marry. So why is the U.S. divorce rate 50% over India when we can find someone who we actually like? I think sometimes with freedom to do what you want, people can decide if they want to marry someone one day and then divorce the next, and it is accepted. And that turns marriage into something that is not very special. If I left it up to my parents to pick me a husband, I might not be very happy. Even though parents are the people who raised you, I don’t think it is right for anyone to choose someone else’s relationship. I think everyone has a right to make their own choices in a relationship whether they are good or bad. I think personal decisions should be made by that person and no one else. Personally, I would like my parent’s approval for my relationship and I think it’s nice to have that approval because it lets people know that they are making a good choice. In my personal relationship for the past 3 years we have been mostly long distance because of where we have decided to go for college. However, we have been able to make it work because we have similar interests, thoughts, and understanding for each other. So when it comes down to it I think that’s what makes my relationship work.