What is changing the mindset of people towards love marriages?

India has changed and most of the change has been for good. A major portion of our social life consists of living together and being good to other people. But to what extent do you think this should influence our personal decisions? Looking at the way Indian weddings have long been conducted with huge preparations and lavish decorations, what comes to your mind? How many people will actually think that the couple’s life will be changed forever from that day? That each and every decision of their lives will be different from that day?

What do parents look for while selecting a bride/ groom for their children? Even in the big cities such as Gurgaon, most of the time parents still think whether the chosen life –partner will be looked upon as a great person by their relatives or not. How will other people in the neighborhood react when they meet the person? To think about it, this is an absolutely incorrect way of looking at a marriage. The life partner is some-one who is expected to share all the joys and sorrows of the other throughout the life. The thinking, mentality, mental compatibility, maturity levels, sense of living etc. are the major factors that should determine the future course of life for the couple.

 
In Gurgaon, there has been a gradual shift in the mind-set of parents while selecting life partner for their children. At the same time, more people are today accepting love marriages. One big reason for this change has been the busy life-style and schedule that people follow in Gurgaon. Most of the couples are working today and hence, this further enhances the need for understanding and supporting each other in this challenging world. Institutes like Arya Samaj have also encouraged the youngsters to take their decisions independently. Arya Samaj Mandir supports love marriages also. Parents also know that the younger generation does not make compromises as used to happen in the past and is extremely important for an arranged marriage to work. Arya samaj mandir in Gurgaon has also experienced a sharp increase in the number of people coming for registering love marriages.