The author says that in the past 18 years, she's seen how her and her husband's differences have made them a stronger couple.Courtesy of Neelma Faraz When I was 23, I agreed to an arranged marriage ...

Arranged marriages aren't that common in the Western world, but remain prevalent across the globe. They're more of a cultural practice that some abide by and others choose to reject. Hindustan Times / ...

Arranged marriage never really disappeared. It adapted, survived, and in some cases, it's actually growing again. In 2025, arranged marriages are experiencing a resurgence, driven by modern pragmatism ...

I’ll admit it: I love reality TV. I especially love the shows that purport to find people love. My newest obsession—Married at First Sight—is one of several reality shows (along with Arranged, Married ...

On Aug. 24, 1986, I had an arranged marriage in India, which was brokered through an introduction from a family friend who knew both my husband’s family and mine. On July 13, 2024, my daughter had an ...

I got into an arranged marriage when I was 21. Yes, it was too early, especially for modern Indian standards, but looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. In retrospect, I don't recall why I accepted ...

From Married at First Sight to Indian Matchmaking, arranged marriages have been reality TV fodder for years. But, as is true of many a reality TV relationship, arranged or not, what we see onscreen ...

Christian and Maria Miller tied the knot in 2014 and appeared on FYI reality TV show Arranged for two seasons (2015–16). Both just 18 at the time of their arranged marriage, the Romani teens from ...

Raksha Pande works for Newcastle University. Arranged marriages occupy an awkward place in contemporary Britain. For some, they’re equivalent to forced marriage. Others see them as a quaint custom in ...