How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage: The heart-warming debut novel from the Sunday Times Bestselling author

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It is Dr Amir’s second book after he became a Sunday Times bestselling author for ‘The Doctor Will See You Now - The highs and lows of my life as an NHS GP’, which was released in 2020. He is also set to release a children’s book next year. As we’ve already established, arranged marriages are very much a cultural/religious practice. Here are some parts of the world where it’s still the done thing (to varying degrees):

So when the family scout out a suitable partner for their child, they naturally try to choose someone who shares these values. This can range from: Arranged marriages often limit the choices that a couple has one selecting a life partner. The only way to change your life circumstances is to locate a family who is willing to let you “marry up.” Sometimes families even use the structure as a way to limit the outside influences of “undesired” genetics, cultures, or stereotypes from entering into their family structure. Imagine Christian parents creating a marriage to prevent their son from marrying someone who practices Islam or Sikh parents choosing a partner because they fear that societal discrimination won’t permit individualism and you’ve got an idea of how severe this disadvantage can be.It’s what allows you to live harmoniously with your spouse…even once those feelings of infatuation and romance have died down. He snatches her down. They recognize each other. She faints. Shortly after she comes around, he says, "You are the woman who was…introduced to pleasure last night." It’s quite witty and an interesting, easy but thought provoking read. I’m always interested in other cultures and particularly liked that it highlighted some of the similarities between cultures, with overprotective parents being a theme in all. It also showed that even whether cross-cultural relationships could be viewed as an issue, that friendships and relationships still sprung up between different cultures. The advantages and disadvantages of arranged marriages typically involve what occurs to the extended family more than the actual couple. Some people believe that love can come from any relationship, while others feel like destiny is going to bring them a soulmate one day. The truth for each person typically lies somewhere between these two extremes. List of the Advantages of Arranged Marriages The hope is that as younger generations embrace arranged marriage, they adapt it to suit the times we live in, and stand up for their legal rights as well as happiness.

Okay, maybe minus the drinks but you get the gist – it should be an introduction and no pressure to jump straight into commitment. Arranged marriages, while not as prevalent in American society as in some other cultures, are still pursued by individuals who value tradition and family involvement in the marriage process.These rights may include inheritance rights, healthcare decision-making, tax benefits, and the ability to sponsor a spouse for immigration purposes, among others. 6. Marital Rights and Protections This falls under what is called an “ endogamous marriage”. Families will only consider suitors from their own religion/social standing/ethnicity and even caste (mainly in India). In many religions where arranged marriage is practiced, homosexuality usually isn’t accepted or even recognized. Arranged marriages often have cultural and religious significance for the communities in which they are practiced. The USA recognizes and respects the diversity of its population, including various cultural practices and traditions. How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is your debut novel. Tell me about the inspiration behind it?

Meanwhile, Dr Amir has lifted the lid on his life as a GP in Bradford and the continued pressures the role brings, after he marked 20 years in the NHS this summer. Or, of the living arrangements after the wedding (as it’s common in some cultures for the newly-weds to remain living with the groom’s parents and family). It can also create an unhealthy environment whereby families become more concerned with their image in society rather than whether their family members are genuinely happy. 4) The family can become too involved in the marriageA maid scratches at the door and offers her a nice hot toddy to help her relax. You'd think she'd see it coming, wouldn't you? But you'd be wrong.