Arrange marriage? One moment please…

Thanks to Annitya, landed on nice article Arrange marriage? One moment please
Tip 1: Do not get ‘talked into’ marriage
Tip 2: Going out more than once does not mean it’s a ‘Yes’
Tip 3: Go on dates that take the focus off of the topic
Tip 4: Leave the question answering for the final date
Tip 5: If [...]

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Marrige..(un)Defined…

Recently, landed on Shashi Krishna’s blog about Happy? Marriage? or both??
I know my parents will soon start asking me questions about my plans of ‘settling down’ in life. They will want me to be part of the crowd they were by going in for arranged marriage which does not scare me as much. But what [...]

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How is this photo beta…!?

got this as FWD and not sure about the author – well written, humor with thoughts..
How is this photo beta. She is beautiful right ?
Mom asks her beta while showing a girl’s color-photo picked out from her diary. This is one of the first questions a concerend mom would ask her “available” beta when [...]

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New age Arranged marriages: Groom’s perspective

http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2006/nov/01arrange.htm
Finished your studies, landed a job, and settled down? Like most other guys, marrying will probably be the next thing on your agenda. But, the dynamics of an arranged marriage have changed. Find out what the realities of this age-old tradition are, for a new generation.
New avatars
“Nowadays, parents simply suggest the person they feel [...]

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New age Arranged marriages: A bride’s perspective

http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2006/nov/02arrange.htm
The concept of arranged marriages has changed. And, not just for men. As a woman, ideally, your life partner should be someone with whom you can share interests and who will encourage your independence. As with any relationship, friendship is the key. Good communication from the beginning will help ensure that yours is a [...]

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The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage…

The A-Z Guide to Arranged Marriage By Rekha Waheed, is a sassy story that unapologetically celebrates the realities of an age-old tradition for the new generation. From the endless supply of unsuitable grooms-to-be, interfering auntijhis, broken protocols, to non-stop community pressures, we follow Maya Malik’s charming roller coaster ride through the arranged marriage process to [...]

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