Kinda of interesting topic. People in some culture get married without even seeing each other and they seem to get along with that and seldom we hear problems occur. Lately, I have been watching a french TV show called "Maries au premier regard"(translation: marriage at first sight).
So, what are your thoughts on this, and would you try it(as some tried having a boyfriend/girlfriend first and things didn't work well)
Edited:
Here is a link to the french TV show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rx5YckpVmo

yeah.. I know of those cultures. Same culture where the women have next to or no rights.

The word slave comes to mind.

That's why the suicide rate for women in " those " cultures is sky high

I think it is a terrible idea.. a terrible concept. don't care what the religion says.

well, you seem very biased, misinformed. Let me clarify some points here:
1-I visited several countries where such "concept" exists, and what I noticed was astonishing, women live along with their husbands, they seem to fight their problems together without a third party member. Moreover, they have faith in each other.
2-Here is a link to a report of suicide rate per country, and good luck finding a country of this "concept" on the list.
3-Why it is a terrible idea, i.e: the concept does mean, you marry a girl you know nothing about. it's a bit different.
I uploaded a link to a video to the "French" TV show, take a look at it, for as you get a clear idea about this concept.

Only if he's capable of changing his will and then goes on life support.

I perceive a relationship as a contract for life, thus far, it makes sense that seeing "Love is made" reasonable compared to "Love is found".
recent research found that: love is made and rarely found.

Love is made rather than found....so true. Loving someone is a choice. Even when you found your so called love you will make that decision to love-you will need to accomodate flaws from each other.

I wouldn't want to marry any man without dating in person getting to know him and if we are compatible. Sometimes people say they love you and then change their mind. Love is a choice that you should continue.

my parents had arranged marriage, they been together for 58 years, had 7 kids & died 21 days a part

If she’s mega rich, why not

I think the problem with those pre arranged marriages is choice. What if, one of those two falls in love with someone else?

They told me about similar incidents where some girls were forced to marry a rich man, but the majority respects both parties' choice

Which part?
Random cultural marriage norms?
Or French T.V. programming?


Inherent in the question is the idea of failure and the ability to expurgate a spouse when you're done "trying" them.

Sight unseen but making a commitment you aren't making a commitment to them, you are committing to your own ideals, yourself.
Basic to human nature is the desire to be consistent with commitments, to avoid being judged, seen as, called, or ostracized as a "liar."
Ultimately that would make the relationship about yourself and your ideals.
Two people committed to themselves turns it into a competition, whose ideals will win, who can be the best spouse, who can make it work the longest, who can be seen as the "better" spouse, who holds the power, whatever. Relationships don't really work when competitive, they have to have a component of cooperation. That leads to purpose.
Mutual interdependence.

At least in cultures that are more socialistic, group oriented, oriental as opposed to occidental, you are committing to a larger group, the survival and promulgation of your family beliefs and traditions and values in a new generation.
Something bigger than yourself. Two people cooperating for the sake of the larger group, larger belief system.

No, I wouldn't "try" it. Especially not for the entertainment of the masses.

"marriage on first sight"



Oh Hell nah!

I don’t believe in it.

I choose a solitary life and I’m ok with it.

mariage on first sight is like driving a car in the middle of the highway with your eyes closed or something similar

I've known seven couples that have arranged marriages. All 7 are still together. Five couples knew each other from childhood. The others didn't meet each other until they were like 16 or so. They were married soon after.

These guys ran stores close to where I worked. Each one at different times told me their story. All different stories about there early lives after marriage. Five of the couples from what they told me got along great.

But the two couples that didn't see each other until they were 16 and married soon after, well, different story. Not so great for the first few years. But they did finally find their happy spot.

One thing I did learn being around these folks, they have many American's beat when it comes to staying power and the willingness to make it work. Even if it's arranged, they hold marriage in high regard.

I'm not saying that all are this way. Just the 7 couples that I know about. I wouldn't do it myself. But for these, it didn't seem to be that bad of a thing.