In some countries, marriages are arranged, many times at the birth of the child. A family may agree that when the children reaches adulthood, they will marry. The children are bound to satisfy the agreement of the parents. Cultural patterns and traditions are a priority over resistance.  Sometimes the bride and groom may not meet until the wedding date. Many arranged marriages work very well and the couples have children, a productive and successful life and live happily ever after until death. On the other hand, some do not enjoy a level of success and end, sometimes under unfortunate circumstances.  Can arranged marriages work in the Unites States?

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In some countries, marriages are arranged, many times at the birth of the child.

A family may agree that when the children reaches adulthood, they will marry.

The children are bound to satisfy the agreement of the parents.

Cultural patterns and traditions are a priority over resistance. 

Sometimes the bride and groom may not meet until the wedding date.

Many arranged marriages work very well and the couples have children, a productive and successful life and live happily ever after until death.

On the other hand, some do not enjoy a level of success and end, sometimes under unfortunate circumstances. 

Can arranged marriages work in the Unites States?

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