Everyone knows how hard it is to find a mate for marriage. Having said that, each person is free to decide how the mate selection will take place. Some people would rather conduct this selection by themselves, without any help, while others prefer to get help from an outside source, like their parents or matchmakers. Before continuing, it is wise to distinguish between the traditional arranged marriage and the modern definition of an arranged marriage. The arranged marriages that happen by tradition in parts of Africa, most of Asia, and a good portion of Eastern Europe are determined by the parents without the consent of the future couple. The modern view is very different from the traditional view. Today's definition makes a distinct emphasis on choice, courtship, and convenience. In most instances, it is a service provided by an agency or a good friend. The purpose is to find a compatible mate with the greatest number of similarities and the same primary objective: marriage.
             The concept itself is controversial. Some people find it awkward and insensible to choose your lifelong partner using this method. Most young people believe that the only way to choose a mate is to date until you fall in love, plan a wedding and get married. This point of view is not very realistic if we define marriage as a lifelong commitment. If the young marriage is based on love alone, the soon-to-be adults may grow together based on other similarities or goals they have identified or may grow apart because they have found nothing else to keep them together. It is safe to say that you will have better chances for success in this commitment if you have countless qualities in common with your future partner.
             The traditional arranged marriage is a contract between families but not between individuals. The man's parents investigate the girl's family background before initiating the talks between the elders in the family. They want to ascertain that the gi...