Arranged marriages provide equal stature, financial stability, cultural identity and the same opinions among partners and families, so, there is very less chance of disputes. The only downside to this is that partners do not know each other nor do they love each other before the marriage; well, most of the times.

Do arranged marriages have a higher success rate?

In the U.S., while the divorce rate hovers around 40 or 50 percent, the divorce rate for arranged marriages is 4 percent. In India, where some estimate that 90 percent of marriages are arranged, the divorce rate is only 1 percent.

Do arranged marriages work better than love marriages?

It is easy to adjust with the partner in an arranged marriage as compared to love marriage. Since the partners have never met before, in an arranged marriage, they care more about each others needs. Arranged marriages help resolves domestic issues faster. There is a sense of fear of loosing the partner.