Mary_1_DQ1&2

One reason I believe that the divorce rate is higher in India than it is in America is because Americans "get tired" of one thing and move on to the next, not to mention that in India divorce is frowned upon and can produce many repercussions that fall back onto their family. One can't simply "opt out" of their marriage with ease. They must endure the shame and pay the price. Also, we mustn't forget that Americans have a lot more freedom of choice than those in India.

I am against arranged marriages. A parent may think they know what's best for their child, and in most case they do, however, sticking two people together isn't going to produce automatic happiness and joy. For the most part you should seek your parents approval, but I also believe their are cases where parental assent isn't needed. Although I am not currently in a relationship I have found, in the past, that my partner and I have shared many common things as well as many differences.