Weddings were usually arranged by the respective families. Jewish law states that the bride and groom must give their approval and may not be coerced. Today, in Orthodox communities who follow this system, the man and women meet several times before any proposal or decision is reached. Marital intercourse is saved for after the wedding. See also the Related Link.
Arranged marriages were normal in ancient times; the bride and groom were rarely permitted to make their own choice in this matter. There are references to arranged marriages in the Bible. Homer's Odyssey not only reports marriages in Greek society, but describes the rules and traditions at some length.
Marriages should be arranged if the two people involved want them to be.
No. In ancient times, marriages were arranged to avoid "inappropriate" choices of spouses.
Marriages in acnient Rome were often arranged ones. The two families decided.
Arranged marriages were very common throughout the world until the 18th century. In China, arranged marriages sometimes called blind marriages were the norm before the mid 20th century
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Arranged marriages don't always work.
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Most are very much against arranged marriages, at least in the Western world.
Yes, arranged marriages were historically common in ancient Rome, particularly among the upper classes. Families often arranged marriages to strengthen alliances, increase social status, or consolidate wealth, rather than for love. However, the practice evolved over time, and by the late Republic and early Empire, personal choice began to play a more significant role in marital decisions. Today, arranged marriages are not a typical practice in modern Rome or Italy.
In India the percentage of arranged marriages is higher then love marriages. Could be sixty percent.