Faith Mountain Church - Old

"In traditional societies, parents or other designated individuals choose a person's spouse (and occupation). These are called arranged marriages, in contrast to love marriages, though there are many varieties of each. A common rationale for arranged marriages is that young people are too immature and impulsive to make a wise choice, and experienced elders are likely to do better. In addition, in the West, one chooses a partner to fulfill one's self, while in non-West collectivist cultures, one's primary responsibility is to the group - to one's parents, kin group, ancestors, and others - all of whom have contributed to make one's current life possible and to whom one is obligated." Psychology Today