In Many Parts of the World, Marriages Are Arranged by the Families

question 41

Essay

In many parts of the world, marriages are arranged by the families of the couples. Couples who voluntarily take part in arranged marriages report increasing marital satisfaction over the years and that their love for their partner grows over time. Based on Sternberg's concept of love, what type of love do you think the couple in an arranged marriage have at the start of their marriage, and what type of love do you think they have after 15 years? Explain the reasoning behind your answer.

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Definitions:

Bilateral Contract

A contract involving two parties where each promises to perform an act in exchange for the other's act.

Unilateral Contract

A contract in which one party makes a promise that the other party can accept only through an action, not a promise.

Accept

To receive something willingly or to agree to a proposition or offer.

Promisee

The person to whom a promise is made or directed in a contract, opposite to the promisor.