Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Why are arranged marriages successful?
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Arranged marriages are successful because you make the choice with little deliberation

This explanation holds that endurance comes from how the decision is made: a choice reached quickly, without prolonged comparison of alternatives, leaves less room for second thoughts and for the sense that a better option was passed over.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. A quick choice leaves less room for the thought that a better option was missed
  2. A decision never framed as provisional is easier to treat as final