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When I start driving and start accelerating it takes longer then usual to kick in but is fine after it does.
Doesn't matter if it's on low or high AC.Seems like it is coming from only 1 front vent.Previously it would run cold and then just for few sec.warm and back.
2009 chevy trailblazer the headlights turn off intermittently and it is becoming more frequent. Tonight it did it three times for at least five minutes each time.
I have had to call towing twice. Chevy dealer has no idea what it is. They fixed something last week but I have been stranded twice since!! It is sitting at the dealer right now! It will suddenly let loose then a day later it freezes again?? Help!!!
Vehicle was making noise , when I opened the hood there was absolutely no power steering fluid. Power steering fluid was applied then as the days went by the noise was reduced. Again the noise came back and sure enough no power steering fluid so more was applied. Then realized there was some sort of leakage. What causes these types of things to occur<
I have a weird problem with my 2009 trailblazer. This problem is sporatic so it is hard to take it in to a shop for testing. When I start my trailblazer (first start of the day), first the idle sounded different than normal. a little bit faster and louder than normal. I put it in drive and it would go but very slowly and the sound of the car was like I had it in neutral and was pressing on the gas. I would think it is something with my transmission the way it would not engage properly but I turned the car off and started it right back up and everything was normal. This has happened about 5 times in the last few weeks. I don't know what could change by turning the car off and back on to make the trailblazer seem fine again.
while was making a left turn at a side road I was T-boned by a bus that was traveling 107 KM per hour, the vehicle was brand new with only about 1500 miles, all 6 air bags failed to deploy, can some one help please?
daily. someone told me that this is getting stuck and not shifting therefore the constant clicking sound. Like the sound on bike spokes that have a card attached and to make the clicking sound as the spokes pass it. NO lights coming on showing engine problems. But when I either step on the gas or let go it the rpm gauge doesn't move up or down
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I'm driving a Captiva 3.2 LTZ V6 2009 model, the emission system warning light stays on even when the car is running. Sometimes the light comes off and only to come on later.
I have a chevrolet captiva 2009 2.0, and a warning light started to flash yesterday. It is in the same cluster as the parking brake, glow plug, & tailgate open. It has the same coil symbol as the glowplug but with dots underneath it. I cannot find anywhere what this means. I have driven my car today, and after 2 miles the light went off.


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Brandon S. Impreza is the main protagonist of RSU.
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Major: Auto Racing
Teacher(s): Lightning McQueen
Brandon was built in November 2011 by Subaru of North America as a 2012 model. He lived in Washington, D.C.. for a while, where escaped from a bullying from some "Lemons" in Cherry Hill, NJ. You see, some of the "Lemons" from Cars 2 were sent to New Jersey on exile. He came to Radiator Springs, he was treated nicely during his days in Radiator Springs. Ramone gave him a nice coat of blue paint, and a tune up. Brandon now attends Radiator Spings University, but doesn't live on campus, but has his on carndo near the seaside.
Despite having an abusive past, Brandon is still considered as a friendly and cheerful young sport coupe. He is one of the newer cars who's parts are found everywhere, which is why he is a great target for "Lemons". As one who has ancestory from Japan, he is a big fan of Grand Prix Racer, Shu Todoroki.
Other than racing, he is usually seen acting as a practice target, along with his friend, Chris, for the police interceptor trainees to chase.
Brandon is a 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.5i. When racing, he is fitted as a Subaru Impreza Rally Car.
Brandon is painted in Ice Silver Metalliac. During races, he is painted in Subaru's WRC Livery.
- Brandon's appearance marks Subaru's debut appearance in the Cars franchise.
- Brandon is an American, but he has kin from Japan. However, his voice implies that he is an African American.
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HPHT 2.56Carat D-VS1 Oval Brilliant Diamond
Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds; they are just man-made. Over the course of 60 years with incredible advancements in technology, scientists are now able to replicate the same conditions natural diamonds go through underneath the earth's crust in a laboratory. Because diamonds are grown with the same conditions in nature, they still vary in color and clarity. There are two common ways to grow lab diamonds, one is High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) and the second is Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).
The HPHT method, first used to successfully grow diamonds by General Electric in 1954, essentially mimics the natural process - carbon is crystallized as diamond through intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth. The HPHT process is very costly, given the energy and equipment required, and produces diamonds with mainly yellowish or brownish-yellow colors.
The CVD method is much less costly than the because it works at moderate temperatures and low pressure, which requires smaller and less expensive equipment. Because the vacuum chamber contains only carbon and some hydrogen, colorless crystals can be grown. If nitrogen or boron is introduced into the chamber, yellow or blue synthetic diamond crystals can be produced.
The primary reason people started researching how to create diamonds was for high-tech applications such as prosthetic joints, abrasives, heat sinks, medical tools, and many more potential future uses. In modern culture, lab-grown diamonds are now very popular for engagement rings as an earth friendly and gemstone option. Lab created diamonds do not contribute to new mining and are a 100% conflict free choice. When you purchase a lab-grown diamond, you are investing in the future of humanity and the earth. Your purchase of a lab-grown diamond directly funds research and development efforts to improve the use and efficiency of lab-grown diamonds, while deterring diamond mining, and the use of conflict diamonds.


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At USC, sources have told us two players are signed, sealed and delivered for next April's draft.
Reggie Bush will enter the selection process and could make his decision public soon after completion of the Rose Bowl. Winston Justice is also headed to the NFL. Those familiar with the program have told us Justice would have declared for last April's draft had he not been suspended during the '04 season.
After that it gets a little trickier.
Receiver Steve Smith and safety Darnell Bing are both seriously contemplating making the jump. Smith has given several indications he will enter the draft and looks close to a sure entry.
Running back Lendale White has been throwing out mixed messages. While most feel it is a foregone conclusion he will enter the draft, family members close to White say he is staying with the Trojans
A wrench in the works could be rap mogul Snoop Dog, who has a close relationship with White.
Besides being a huge Trojan fan Snoop Dog is hoping to break into the player\agent business. He is very close to White and "guaranteed" the Trojan ball carrier a career in the entertainment business if life in football does not pan out. The bottom line? White could enter the draft with Snoop Dog as his agent.
Miami Hurricanes
Down in Coral Gables a lot of decisions must be made. The coaching staff, led by Larry Coker, is campaigning hard to keep the players in fold.
Their top priority is keeping Devin Hester from entering the draft. Suffering with a strained hamstring, Hester has not received much playing time recently. Word out of Miami has Hurricane coaches purposely limiting Hester's playing time not only because of the injury but to prevent him from showcasing his skills for the next level. NFL scouts are not presently high on Hester and feel he has not progressed on the football field at cornerback. Rather then improve his technique, Hester continually relies on tremendous physical skills to make up for mistakes.
Hester is leaning towards entering the draft yet his mother will have plenty of input in the final say. His girlfriend, a senior on the Hurricane women's basketball team who is soon to graduate, has helped Hester with his studies. There is some fear her departure will hamper Hester's ability to stay academically eligible.
On their behalf the UM coaching staff is fighting hard to keep Hester from turning pro. Coker has promised to make Hester the "next Reggie Bush" and give him more time on offense handling the ball. The promise is to use Hester at wide out and tailback as an offensive "specialist". Included will be Hester's duties returning punts as well as being used as a nickel back on defense.
At one time we had reported Ryan Moore was ready to enter the draft. The big receiver has seemingly pulled back from his original decision. After a fast start Moore was not overly productive during the late part of the season. Word is Coker has convinced Moore to stay with the Hurricanes.
Most in the program feel Baraka Atkins and Brandon Meriweather will both return. At 280-pounds, Atkins feels it is in his best interest to come back for another season with added bulk and strength. Meriweather's disappointing play during the second half of the year has factored heavily in his decision to this point.
Big Ten
Ohio State receiver Santonio Holmes and cornerback Ashton Youboty have stated privately they will enter the draft. Both will start interviewing agents and each has top 32-potential.
Laurence Maroney decided before the season he would enter the draft with a good campaign in '05 and that is what he's expected to do. Maroney is also interviewing agents.
The word out of Madison is not as clear, though many believe both Brian Calhoun and Joe Thomas will end up returning.
Thomas, an offensive tackle who projects as a late first\early second round pick next April, comes from a solid family and money is not an issue. Several familiar with the situation have told us Thomas would rather return to Wisconsin and work on becoming a top-ten selection for 2007.
On the other hand Calhoun is wavering. A smallish ball carrier who projects to third down back in the NFL, Calhoun will have to deal with the loss of his running backs coach at Wisconsin. One of the reasons he left Colorado for the Badgers was the loss of then CU running backs coach Eric Bienemy, besides a position switch to receiver. Bienemy's struggle is trying to determine how much more his draft stock would improve with a productive senior campaign in '06.
West Coast
Two, possibly three underclassmen from Fresno State will enter the draft.
Those familiar with the program told us center Kyle Young and cornerback Richard Marshall are set to enter the draft. Some feel Young could move into the late part of round one with Marshall not far behind. Another corner, Marcus McCauley, is also close to making the jump.
Oregon defensive tackle Haloti Ngata will enter the draft and be the first player at his position selected.
Record breaking receiver Jason Hill of Washington State will also enter the draft. Should Hill run well for the stopwatch prior to April don't be surprised if he slides into the late part of round one.
Running back\return specialist Maurice Drew-Jones is about 50-50 right now as to his next move. Several feel at worst Drew-Jones will be a mid-second round choice in April while some feel he could slide into the late part of round one.
Hawaii guard Samson Satele is also considering entering the draft and will ask the NFL Advisory committee for a report. Satele is a prospect we've been high one since his freshman year. An athletic blocker, he lacks the pure size to be anything other then a late round pick at this point.
Several Florida underclassmen plan on petitioning the NFL's advisory committee. Defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, wide receiver Chad Jackson, cornerback Dee Webb, and running back DeShawn Wynn will make their decisions after receiving pre-draft "grades".
Bowling Green quarterback Omar Jacobs will explore his options. While we had Jacobs graded highly coming into the season an injury set the strong-armed passer back in '05. NFL scouts feel entering the draft is a mistake for Jacobs.
Vince Young has been sending mixed signals. Most associated with the program feel he will enter the draft if Texas wins the national title against USC. The same holds true for offensive tackle Justin Blaylock.


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I made a new tutorial for the ADDAC 806 Bluetooth Audio. You can connect any device that accepts bluetooth headsets to it. Pretty nice! Check out the video:
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Delusion is a mental illness where a person truly believes in something that cannot possibly be true. Made with VCG, Boogie Filter, Borg 1 & 2, Anti-Oscillator, Oscillator, Rubicon, HexVCA, Z8000, Switch Matrix, Quadra, Sea Devils, ViLFO (2x), Bender, A-119(4x)
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A model of S.Y. Corsair's steam launch
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DJ Carnage Hauled Off Stage at Troubled Club Cinema
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Over the weekend, police busted up a sold-out dance party at Club Cinema in Pompano Beach. The club -- already smack in the middle of a dust-up with the city -- was reportedly raided by almost 30 BSO officers as over 2,500 people watched from the dance floor. They hauled the featured act, DJ Carnage, off the stage before cutting the music and shutting down the party.
The city is currently trying to shut down the club in state court. Late last year, after fielding numerous complaints about the club, Pompano Beach has labeled the Sample Road location a public nuisance. A hearing is set for later this month to determine what will happen next.
The ammo behind the suit is a frequent pattern of police and ambulance calls to the EDM banger joint. According the paper work filed by the city, teens in need of medical help resulted in 21 ambulance calls between June 2010 and May 2013. One some nights, police made as many as 15 narcotics arrests.
A November Sun-Sentinel article broke down the calls over the same period of time.
A review of police records shows that police or paramedics were called to the club 256 times from October of 2012 to October of 2013. That's an average of just over six times per show.
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For their part, the club owners have tried to work with police on the problem, reliquishing their liquor license, stocking the club with security, and hiring an ex-FBI agent to oversee the situation. But none of those precautions seemed to have helped this weekend.
Saturday night's party featured DJ Carnage -- Diamanté Blackmon.
— CARNAGE (@djcarnage) January 19, 2014
He reportedly kept the music rolling 45 minutes past the club's closing time early Sunday. Then, some stone-faced police took to the stage and shut down the event around 2:25 a.m. Carnage was not arrested, but escorted out of the premises. It didn't seem like the scrape dented his mood too much either.
It is true that @djcarnage got arrested last night for playing too long, check his response. #TrapFact #TRAPandBASS pic.twitter.com/WK3DZ5psp5
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...they held me for a bit last night on some bullshit... But whatever... I do this for the people... No RAGRETS #NAMSAYIN
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Cherrapunjee, locally and officially known as Sohra, is 56 kms from Shillong, and a "must see" destination for all tourists. Apart from being the record holder for the heaviest rainfall, it was the headquarters of the Khasi/Jaintia province during British rule which was however shifted to Shillong in 1864, due to the inconvenience caused by excessive rain during the monsoon months. The average rainfall is 12,000 mm a year and the record for a single day was 2455 mm recorded in 1974 confirming it as the "Wettest place on Earth".
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Adam Johnson is one of the expensive transfer made by the team of Sunderland in 2012 . He play at his favorite position as "winger" and scored couple number of goals for the club's like Man City and Middlesbrough during his career. He played 104 matches for the team of Sunderland since 2012 and scored 17 goals.
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Paul Nett Races Into Fox's Web Team as the New Art Director
Paul Nett Races Into Fox's Web Team as the New Art Director
Fox Racing welcomes Paul Nett as the new Online Art Director on the web team. Paul will be leading the creative efforts of the online team and will be responsible for bringing the Fox brand to life in the online space. Paul brings a ton of great experience; most recently from Adio/Earth products were he led the design of all brand websites and previously DC Shoes.
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Not all marriages are made in heaven. Some are made by ordinary mortals on this very worldly earth….carefully arranged with precision and detail by men playing god. There is nothing heavenly about these unions: they're the outcome of calculated match making by families too entrenched in tradition and culture to heed the protests of their own children….or the quieter voice of reason. It's a hard tradition, rotting at the core….yet countless young dreams are broken against it's sharp unrelenting edge. And each time, love stands in the corner… weeping silent tears.
For a western mind, this is an unimaginable concept. Even harder to accept is a culture where family is the 'last word' on everything, where most kids live with their parents even as adults; where they rarely if ever, have sex before marriage, and usually marry according to the will and wishes of their parents! They call it an arranged marriage…emotionally blackmailing their children into a match for their 'own good'…. but what they're really arranging is a form of legal prostitution. With their blessings... to justify it.
Like a film, the scene plays itself out in endless similar stories:
The girl sits on her wedding bed, with it's strings of roses, and tries to calm her shivering limbs. The burden of her new life weighs heavier than the gold worked dress she's wearing. The red brocaded silk hugs her soft breasts, gently enhancing every curve in her virginal body.
Her skin still smells of sandalwood and rose water that is ritually applied to brides for a month before the wedding day. Her rich dark hair, braided into a long mane, rests on her delicately rounded hips; intricate henna patterns are drawn all over her palms and feet. Decked up in jewelry and make up, it is easy to mistake her for a woman in her 20s, not the mere child she is at 17!
A thing of beauty she is. Exquisitely put together....for all to admire. Like a tasty dish ready to eat. Or cattle - for that is what she really is, except she's too young to understand. Painted and marked, like an animal put up for auction at the local fare. With a price on her head. And a dowry to go : Virgin, young, educated….and in between the lines: two legs under her that won't bolt if whipped into obedience. Available for fucking, cooking, cleaning when and as you please. A solid uterus good for child bearing, hopefully sons!
In a country, where women living independently is unheard of, she is yet another girl forced into marriage to 'absolve' her parents of their responsibility. Twelve years her senior, her husband to be, comes from a superior, richer family, and is thus an 'ideal' match for a middle class girl like her. Other girls from well off families and better looking than her, have more options, but she has no such luck, and hence, no reason to complain either!
She's been 'allowed' to talk to this man briefly only, a few weeks before the elaborate wedding festivities began, and that too from a distance crowded with a sea of curious relatives. The whole 'match' is done through elders in the family, often over gifts, dowry offers, and a thorough scrutiny of the girl's credentials, after which the marriage documents are brought for her to sign. No one heeds the sobs breaking through her body; no one really cares: A minor hitch in the smooth bargain….!
Like a hunted animal cornered after a chase...ready for the 'kill'… she knows there is no escape for her. And obediently, she resigns. A few awkward fumblings, and her husband's body is on top of hers forcing into her dry unwelcoming insides. Their eyes meet and it's as flat and dull a moment as any between two strangers with nothing in common.
He is himself miles away, dreaming of the sexy women he watches secretly on porn sites at night. He jerks harder into her, and hears her whimpering and silently biting her lip. He feels as disconnected with it as she with him, and has no desire to waste time with kisses or tenderness. He anyway never wanted to marry her, but is just fulfilling his 'duty' as a good son. Besides, a lush virgin has been presented to him on a plate... he might as well make the most of his rights!
Years later, with a couple of children down the road, an affection of 'compromise' and convenience will grow between them. Never having intimately known another partner, nor given a chance to, it's the Asian counterpart of love. If she tries hard enough, he might even turn into the man of her dreams one day - and she the girl of his.
Countless marriages carry on in this dull monotonous way. Like a habit difficult to acquire initially, but slowly amounting to marital bliss. Almost like animals getting used to their cages....slowly developing a fondness for it. While prior sexual inexperience helps to cement the bond perfectly!
Meanwhile, complacent parents smile at each other over sweet meats and dowry settlements, appreciating the wisdom of their decision. After all, where would love be without some control and direction? Yes, another successful match…like a medal around their necks. And a noose in that of love's....
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As usual, an excellent hub. You write as if you have had the experience. You go under the glamour and glitz of the wedding ceremony to the real life.
Even in the West people sometimes try to find a suitable match for a friend and arrange "blind dates" but then the couple has the option to get to know each other better or leave it.
I think that the children should not be forced to marry but have the chance to get to know the person that the parents find. They should have as long as it takes. A marriage is meant to be for life so it needs to be gone into after a lot of consideration.
I read a comment from another person who says you have the ability to write a book. I agree. Your writing paints pictures in the imagination and that is what makes a good book.
A well written hub, many of us in the West do not have the foggiest idea of this culture.
I've known people that are in those marriages, and both of them are miserible. I can't understand why that is still being done. I mean is the dowery really that good? Is it really worth selling off your flesh and blood for?
Great job as usual.
Your writing radiates such powerful emotions, myownworld. I cannot decipher just how personal this hub is to you, as I must place a barrier between such assumptions. In any case, you really touched on this piece perfectly. I hope this person finds the happiness she deserves and finds hope when seemingly there is none. You did an excellent job in writing this. Thank you for sharing this.
A superbly written story and you help the reader to feel and understand the bride's anger, fear and frustration over her pre-arranged marriage. I would venture to say that very few of these individuals end up really loving each other. How tragic for both...
I love the way you get right to the truth and share subjects that few dare to speak. As I said before I hope you are working on a book, for you are such a gifted writer! Thank you again for being a fan and I am honored to be one of your fans. I hope besides being a fan I also consider you a friend who has remarkable courage to target the tough subjects! My blessing to you!
Another emotive subject for you to slice wide open with your literary scalpel - and the operation was a great success. Great stuff - again!
hi myownworld!
I understand exactly what you are talking about. I have a couple of Indian friends,and though they're males, they have sisters that had to go through all that.
cheers !
We westerner's have had this happen to us but for the most part we marry for love. For me it is easy to judge what I do not know so I'll not say what I think of the matter and just state that you wrote this piece beautifully. This is the reason I am your fan. Your writing can instantly mesmerize me and always does.
And as usual I can't finish reading your hub in class.It really wouldn't do for the kids to see teacher crying. Great stuff again.
myownworld living in western culture my whole life I just find this to be really sad. I guess part of it for me is a young girl is robbed not only of her life, but any dreams she may have had for herself .I have been aware of the arranged marriages that happen in other countries . To me it steals these young girls spirits .And when you rob someone of their spirit you have in essence killed them !
I also find it sad that a parent would use their daughter in what to me strikes of a barter . I could never get used to the Idea of a child being seen as a commodity ! Another engrossing read from you . Great job my friend .
Great Hub! Unfortunately old traditions are slow to change. Well written and emotionally moving. Great work.
Another great one. You hear about arranged marriages but it never really sinks in. Like you said, the only hope they have is that as time passes, love grows. The amount of helplessness felt must be mind numbing.
Thank you for sharing this. Very well written. I've heard this or that about arranged marriages all of my life, but not quite in this comprehensive detail. In the West there are some marriages that are a little similar. I emphasize 'little' because for the most part it is like night and day. Many people over here often succumb to pressure not to marry outside of their class. Wealthy parents often scorn their own children for becoming engaged or even involved with someone from a considerably less wealthy family. Obviously not nearly the same as what you describe, but I thought I'd share it with you. Hopefully for the sake of generations to come, such traditions will be shattered.
Hi my dear Myownworld, I was really touched by your writing. Excellent hub. Its so sad that arranged marriage still exist. Thank you for sharing. See you soon my dear friend.:) God Bless you.
Good hub. I'm glad we don't have these arranged marriages here.
I've seen movies with scenes of arranged marriages and as difficult to comprehend never really questioned the emotions running through a brides mind. Thanks for shedding some light and sharing the culture. Beautifully written.
This is a great hub myownworld. It used to be the norm here (like in the 18th century, I think). Nowadays, well, some groups still practice arranged marriages in my country and I can't really imagine what kind of life do they have. If they stay together, the elders will say that 'look, arranged marriages work, look at them'. If it doesn't, I pity the second family for there will always be some bitterness over the separation and the fact that there's a second family in their midst.
Just want to play a devil's advocate a little bit. For the people where arranged marriages are part of the culture, they think this is a good way for them. I'm not talking about older generations, I'm talking about mine. I used to have a chat-friend, an Indian, whose marriage was arranged. He and the girl are very 'happy' despite the fact that he only has 'affection' for her. I know you know that this can be a fact. And it's another side of the coin that we have to consider, that the people belonging to these cultures actually accept this arrangement and will continue to believe in it and even practice it. Thanks for the hub.
You put so much heart and soul into your hubs and this one was no exception. Putting myself into that young brides place simply made me shiver. All of your hubs leave such a lasting impression and generate many thoughts on each subject that you tackle with such emotive style. Hopefully the brides and grooms in those cultures that are still practicing the arranged marriages will have freedom of choice in the future.
Ya but this is not always the case u have to remember that as well. i bet this is just one sever case where as most people aren't like this
Myownworld, your writing always teaches me in a profound way. Upon finishing this article, I felt a tightness in my chest, a suffocating feeling of someone else's weight crushing the air out of my lungs, an empathic feeling of powerlessness. It's strange to have such an extreme reaction, when it is something I have never experienced first-hand. Maybe you've touched on the thing I fear most. I know I could never survive in the Asian or Middle Eastern cultures.
Thanks again for teaching us about this cultural practice. It helps us appreciate the freedoms we have. Well done!
Hi myownworld, I know what it feels to be put in a situation like this, 18 years ago I married a man because my parents wanted me too, and the marriage was a disaster! I wish parents in these societies realized what they are putting their children into. I will make it sure that my children will not experience this thing!
You have a way of really putting words into ones heart, Thanks for writing this hub, Maita
This is another negative side of arranged marriages which ironically still takes place until today. There are some cases of arranged marriages in my country which work well too because both sides (the bride and groom) eventually match one another.
Myownworld, This is an excellent informative hub! You have done a wonderful job compassionately describing the "Arraigned Marriage." You must write a book! Please let me know when it is completed. Beautiful illustrations as well.
If one as you say so "equisitely put together" could be allowed to love and marry someone of their choice; one could only imagine what a glow and inner happiness it would add to their countenance! One should be able to choose to marry who they want to become one with.... Again sad situation but Beautifully written, Thank you for sharing this excellent hub, Love & Blessings!
And that is just the way it is! Sad but oh so true. We cannot change it in any way shape or form. All marriages were like this around the globe eons ago, before romance was ever thought of and written about. It is most distressing and you did a most excellent job of bringing it to our attention, as usual. I will wait patiently for this book of your's. Hugs O beautiful woman. CC
btw, I find it odd that none of these men have come here to defend it. I know they are here too.
Despite its dismal look, I've known some successful marriages that really worked! This is not general, but after all, arranged marriages are somehow unfair.
My girlfriend tells me there are an awful lot of arranged marriages in Asia, but it is part of the culture for so long. How do you change a culture that is established for hundreds of years if not longer. My girlfriend was told by her parents that she might have to marry some guy, and she had never met him. It never transpired in the end. And she has a good excuse! She is gay.
I would never say that arranged marriage is totally bad. Some arranged marriages do work out, but we hear more about the ones that don't work than the ones that do!
Thanks for this very interesting Hub! You raise very valid points. We see this, and can view the huge gulf between western culture and some Asian cultures. It will never put me off Asians or Asia. It has many wonderful and magical sides to it...
myownworld - I leave your hubs until I have a few quiet moments, and I generally like to take some time in between so my senses don't become overwhelmed. I find them fascinating, heart wrenching and a must read. I am guaranteed a completely honest viewpoint and most often a very poignant story. You consistently provide exactly that and have done so again.
Our society in the western world has a very hard time understanding many eastern cultures. Your story of this young lady makes me wonder how a father or mother can do this to their own daughter? Can neither of them remember how it was for them? Hard to fathom it ever happening, let alone that it still does.
Great job again!
Hi MOW< miss you, how are you?
I have grown up on the West Coast of the United States... And yes, my parent's tried to arrange a married for me, they just weren't as forceful.
Its very twisted, I don't understand how they think they are doing us any "good".
Amazing writing, MOW. Marriages were often arranged in the Old South, also. Cousins often married in order to keep the land in the family. It's a horrible practice anywhere.
This is what I love about Hub Pages! SO many interesting things we discover. I will never ever tire of reading interesting hubs by people who have important points and we have to listen hard. Thanks for the fan mail, myownworld! I wish you lots of success here! : )
Excellent Hub! I am so glad to live in Europe, altough this practise also existed in some rural parts of my country several decades ago.
I was often asking myself how arranged marriages could work - you explained it all.
Thank you.
You really are a gifted writer, flawless! I was once invited to an arranged marriage. My friends and his chosen mate were from India by he was living in America. I wish I could have attended but it wasn't to be. He settled in the states with his bride, a lovely girl with an engineering degree that spoke perfect English and they had 2 children. Neither seemed to protest the arrangement. I've lost track of them but I'm sure they are still together. As horrible as the thought of an arranged marriage is to us westerners, it seems that there must be some that work. As with anything in life, much has to do with beliefs and attitudes.
Nice work- with pen. The picture you have painted is perfect. Indian @heart and passport, I have not come across any critic work as clear and neat as yours. Good Job. The chore issue is addressed,but, what you are failed to address is-1) the alternative,2) the way the society should/or will look at teh alternatives,3) are average Indians educated enough to learn and understand it all? 4) why is this 'arranged marraige' a trend followed so closely in the urban n rural India?5)Are you not trying to say that parents of yesteryears have thrown away their daughters in a ditch and given money( dowry)for the same( to her in laws or her husband?)...
I for one feel, marraiges are made in heaven.. if they were to be made by us,human, then they aught to displace the natural balance by The Creator. We may be lucky or it may be by choice that one may have had a love marriage..and NOT COMPROMISED EVER AFTER.( merely in Indian perspective) Sohail
Ain't marriage hard enough w/o having to go through the additional "hardships" of an "arranged marriage"? Appreciate reading this from your perspective...your writing takes a reader right into the feelings accompanied to someone of an arranged marriage. I never really thought about it that much...though it is evident that some countries are still steeped in the tradition of "arranged marriages"...Sorry for those that must endure this...This was a Great Hub on the subject, My Own World.
Parents should give advice to their children about partners but not choose for them. Marriages are going to sometimes fail regardless.
Thanksfor your comment on my musician quotes :) Kurt is awesome! x
I really admire your writing. Especially how you capture the emotion of the young girl...I could feel her anxiety. Thank you for writig such a riveting story!
Great job, photo are beautiful,
Still loves the new pic ; ) x
This is one well-written hub. The travesty of this practice appalls westerners, but it is a very age-old tradition. The countless billions of lives made miserable over the millenia by arranged marriages and it all boils down to cold hard cash (dowry). I cannot even imagine...
A good hub, nice topic chosen and really impressive ..hmm but i think so most of persons are doing love marriage but most of them are in hell..so but arrange marriage are normally better to love. All the things are dependent on luck the result is that. so we don't forget this.
Thank you for sharing this.I had a young girl come work for me. She was absolutely beautiful. One day she came to work very upset. Her life had been chosen. Her mother was home from India,her marriage had been arranged. She was horrified. But obeyed.She left about six months later. A year or so passed by.I received a call. She was looking to come back and work.I met with her. She had aged. Her husband and mother-inlaw had beat her severely. Her father took her back home,so it must have been bad. She was pregnant as well. They forced her to have an abortion,I could still see the pregnancy weight on her tiny body. Her parents had been hiding her. This man wanted to kill her.She came back and worked. I always encouraged her. Even offered her to live in my home. She could not get over the shame she brought her family. They were ashamed of her failure. It breeaks ones heart. They married her off again. I have not seen her ever again. I have heard once that she was happy. I hope so.
Brilliant hub myownworld..I can relate to that being an Indian myself and sometimes arrange marriages work out really well specially in our part of world. Great write up. Keep up the good work
nice video
Lol guess yer slipping up moi friend, enjoy yer weekend xx
This is so different from life in American. But you wrote it so well, I felt your emotions in it. Many blessings, Ladybird
Hey friend, Happy holidays to you and your family, I just came by to say Hi, and how are you? Maita
Wow,excellent hub as usual! Myownworld, your writing is so wonderful, every time I read one of your hubs, I feel as though I literally become a part of your world.
I've seen a documentary that portrayed that this tradition was wonderful and that many people were continuing the tradition. Thanks for sharing the truth, your pictures are awesome, and the posters depict the other side of the story perfectly. Happy holidays!
Some people don't have the option to choose the one their love but learn to love the one they marry while they are young.
Excellent HUB
Happy New year my good friend xox
WOW. I just came across this HUB and I never actually gave arranged marriages any thought at all. I sat reading your hub and just plain got a stomach ache reading what these poor women have to endure. It seems to be abuse. Very traumatic. This bothers me. It just never crossed my mind to even ponder what this would be like.
Very good HUB-on a very sad subject...I am going to keep thinking about this...it really struck me hard.
It's true it is considered the born in some peoples lives! How was your holidays myownworld?
Great writing and well put.
Another bad one seems to be the mail order bride system where women are selling themselves short for money and then not happy.
Freedom isn't just another word. We need more here, there, everywhere. Thank you. You're really great.
Something in common i was in southwest of France, Bordeaux for 5 years and came to London 2 years ago.Please, I may begin by saying felicitation!!et Bravo!! a very talented hubber you are and I felt the emotions as i read each and every phrase and i could not stop imagining the pain of being subjected to such a life. And by the way, you should think about writing your own book because you have what it takes.Cheers
Yeah, I lived in Saudi Arabia for about a year, and I saw firsthand what you are talking about. It would suck and, honestly, I don't know I would handle it if I were faced with that dilemma.
Lovely hub, friend! Well done...
It was great to hear from this perspective.I would die to get married to someone I hardly knew. For me I would have to know that person for a very long time first, to make sure I was doing the right thing.
Myownworld, I am saving a reminder that I need to follow your hubs more often. Reading this hub reinstated the fact why I once fell in love with your writing. Like I previously said that you have the power of using words the way no one ever will, god bless for that.
Life is not a bed of roses and the struggle will just begin once you are married is one lesson I wish my parents had told me. As kids we are so guarded in every move that when we are put in the world we wish we never saw how cruel it can be. Reading your hub brought back life in a flash. The power of words is unimaginable.
All in all, I was lucky to have been married which was arranged by my parents and blissfully in love with the guy I married. Whenever anyone asks I proudly say our marriage is arranged cum love. For me I couldn't be any glad to be wed to a man who reciprocates the same way. Thumbs up for this hub.
As an amateur historian, I was really interested in this hub, because up until the early twentieth century, even in the United States, but more especially in Europe, marriages were still arranged by the families for the most part. In fact there's a whole subclass of literature about women abandoning love for an alliance that is good for the family!
For a southern boy it's hard to wrap my mind around the idea of an arranged marriage. Great hub.
It is a sad thing when young girls are treated like this, as "cattle" as you say. And as a few commenters herre have written it has been so in the west also, in time gone by. In fact I know of a couple from Europe who were in an arranged marriage from after World War 2. They did not know each other until a few days before they got married, and yet lived in happiness and fulfilment for almost 50 years of marriage. So sometimes it can work, but I'm sure there is much pain for many.
I loved the way you wrote this Hub. Thanks
Love and peace
Great hub and well written. This opens allot of eyes as to this culture not realized here in the west. Thank you K.
Amazing! So beautifully written and great use of words, I felt as if I was one of the brides, you describe it so well. So much emotion and feeling, I feel so sorry and sad for the brides :-( Another great hub!
Also great choice of picture
The Chinese tradition also have arranged marriages. I am so glad my parents never forced me to marry...they persuaded, encouraged, reminded me over and over again (? lol) until it wearied me to death...sort of. :) Great hub.
Great hub and a little scary this goes on still. I've a lot of Indian friends in London but thankfully this generation, well in London anyway is staying clear and living in a modern world, but as a westerner I can't really comment on the actions of the older generation. Well written hub, thank you.
It all depends on our mindset, how we view at things, out attitude towards life. Each system has its own merits and it depends on the attitude of the person. As individual conscinece differs, people have diverse preferences.
I have always thought of this issue and figured out that there is nothing like love.Love has to be the key player and factor in any marriage.
You had it smooth in this hub so keep it up and i hope to read more like this.
MOW, had to come back and read this one again. One thing I'd like to ask. Do any women acutally rebel outright? As modernism creeps into to most cultures these days I'd think some women would say "Sorry, ain't happening"
what wonderful words..beautiful images...that was touching darling :)
MOW, I grew up in Asia, Thailand, where arranged marriages are still the norm. In 1966 when I was 12 an old Thai man tried to arrange a marriage between me and one of his daughters. I was all for it!!! My Mom stroked out though.
Yes indeed (about Thailand that is, not me) I lived there from 5 years old to 16. Quite a place to grow up. As far as breaking hearts goes, I was a real geek as a kid. the only girlfried I ever had I married. I was always the smart kid with no common sense that never quite understood what was going on around me.
wow wow wow, such powerful words and emotion. I have only heard the "love comes" version of arranged marriages, but you have described EXACTLY how I imagine I would have felt had I been married off to a convenience marriage rather than one based on love and friendship. Awesome work.
There should not be any dispute over arranged marriage or love marriage, the question is how to strengthen the tie in this troubled time...
Wow, it really is such a foreign concept for us westerners. I lived in Japan for a while and in the conservative "back country" it still happens there. It's odd to me, definitely.
I saw some show recently where some kids (I mean like 8 or 9) were getting married in Nepal. It was really eye opening to see the process the parents go through to make this happen. It's just like a day of dress up for the kids. I guess they get "legally" married later, but I thought it odd they did this pre-ceremony so young. Anyway, fascinating and very well done hub, MOW. Cheers!
I grew up in the West, and picked my wife without any help from family. It was a terriable mistake. My second marriage was arranged marriage. It was the best thing happened to both of us. I do not mind arrange marriages.
Wow. I agree with everyone, your an amazing writer, and you know I adore you. I really liked that you mentioned that the man really had no desire to marry the girl, either. While I am certain it was no where near as difficult for him, hes not happy either. Its hard to understand how this goes on and on, I mean, the girl's parents endured the same fate, how can they not want better for their child?
OMG! Your writing moves me like no other. You my friend have such a way with words, you leave nothing for the imagination.
And your words... are words of truth, spoken with such powerful conviction and insight. I'm at a loss for words. Beyond speechless! My stomach is still flip flopping.
Thanks so much for being that powerful voice, that the world so desperately needs to hear. Don't ever let anyone silence you.
me too. :)
Very well written. I have read through a few hubs but found myself not reading every word and sometimes skimming towards the end. Not this time though, the experiences sound as if they were yours (I did skim the comments and think I saw someone else say this but felt it needed repeating for emphasis!). Excellent.
Wow, look at all your great comments! Very interesting Hub on arranged marriages. I have never been married, but reading Hubs like this makes me realise how privileged I am as a woman to be able to live an independent, happy life where my family cannot force me to do anything.
Hi MyOwnWorld. Thanks for your interesting hub. Here in Britain, it seems to be more a case of arranged rather than forced - partners are introduced but then the choice is left to them.
very nice..!! =) I enjoyed reading your article very much..!! I think all of us should feel lucky and most of all grateful for living the lives we live now.. articles like this make me feel very fortunate... once again congratz..!!
My grandparents had their marriage arranged. They lived happily together and had 9 children. When my grandmother passed away, my grandfather could not bare with the pain of loosing her so he became sick and died shortly after. It worked for them but they were the last of their generation to have arranged marriages. They did not impose arranged marriages for any of their children. Tradition finished there for good.
Another great hub.
in the beginning it seems awful and as you say i guess they learn to live with it never having known the higher and hotter points of a relationship. great hub! keep it up
MYOWNWORLD really its a great piece of work:)i too agree wid ur hub cmpletely..wish u gudluck.
I am absolutely speechless. This article was spectacular. I have known of arranged marriage but never took the time to peer into the issue. You have given these women a face and a voice splendid hub ~Hugs~ I'll be reading more for sure
You are a great writer and this is indeed really sad. Even in the states, I have seen Middle Eastern and Indian friends who have had marriages arranged for them. Sometimes, they like the person and it seems ok. Sometimes, they don't even want to talk about it. In one case, my friend had told me she was trying to run away. Indeed a crazy system.
It is easy to see why so many have commented on your writing here--you write about powerful subjects and do so in such a heartfelt way. When I read your hubs, I have to sit for a minute and digest the words before I can even begin to write a comment. Your words are extremely powerful.
Thanks for showing us the reality of these "marriages."
Thanks for this wonderful hub.
I am from India.
All the facts that you mention are true, but are not universally applicable for each and every arranged marriage.
The institution of arranged marriage in India withstood the test of time.Largely due to sacrifices of Indian Women. Our mothers and grandmothers.
And it is not that all marriages happen without the girl's consent. Most of the times girl's are able to choose her husband from all prospective bridegrooms.
However you have illustrated a valid point and this is what I have to say about the same. -
The following figures will help you to get an idea about the divorce rate in India with respect to global divorce rate.
* Sweden – 54.9%
* United States – 54.8%
* Russia – 43.3%
* United Kingdom – 42.6
* Germany – 39.4%
* Israel – 14.8%
* Singapore – 17.2%
* Japan – 1.9%
* Srilanka – 1.5%
* India – 1.1%
Even though India still boasts of that nearly hundred percent of the marriages are a success, rapid urbanization and awareness of various rights are now instigating the divorce rate to shoot up. Empowerment of women has initiated the dissolution of marriage in urban areas as financially educated women are now open to the option of ending the relationship rather than to bear life long abuses silently. The campaigns on gender equality are now giving rise to ego clashes between the husband and wife, especially if the wife too is the bread earner of the family.
A survey states that over the past four years the divorce rate in Delhi, the capital city of India has almost doubled and is projected to be 12000 by the year 2008. In 2006, Bangalore, the IT hub of India it was recorded that 1,246 cases of divorce were filed in the court that pertain to the IT sector exclusively. It has been estimated Mumbai has shot up to 4,138 in 2007 while cities that are acknowledged for their cultural richness and social values like Kolkata and Chennai, are no less behind. Agro based states like Punjab and Haryana are now seeing an increase of 150% of divorce rate since the last decade. Kerala, known to be the most literate state has experienced an increase of divorce rate by 350% in the last 10 years.
Around 20 years back India had a negligible divorce rate of around 5%. But based on the increasing number of divorce being filed today, the divorce rate in India is expected to rise up at a faster rate by the ensuing year.
So, let it be decided which does more good to society as a whole - the dictate of arranged marriage which saves a marriage
education and empowerment of women who would rather end their relationship in a divorce...and live an even more unhappy life on their own but never admit the same.
But all in all these are facts and opinion about facts.
The facts of arranged marriage, and the facts of divorce.
Which is better? Married life ( arranged or otherwise).
unmarried life?
Divorce does nobody any good. It wastes time and effort of two very valuable people of society. The divorced husband and the divorced wife...let alone the trauma of the children.
I guess divorce testifies for failure in a very important relationship...which is worse than arranged marriage.
No one should be forced to marry anyone. And you certainly shouldn't do it without the consent of the male or female. We could go on and on about tradition but the question remains is it right? Would The Creator condone such actions when he does not make or force you to love HIM? Alot of these women are suffering in silence so their voices aren't heard. So can we accurately say most are happy? I am not an expert on the subject but it doesn't seems right to arrange a marriage. Who can love on demand?
You help to explain this very well. I know from others that some 'arranged' marriages are really just hopeful introductions ~ which is fine ~ while others are more like forced matches ~ which is not, in my opinion.
I have discussed this with a Hindu gentleman, who was introduced to his wife, and who is very happily married.
Their families thought that they would be a good match ~ and hoped that they would be. They weren't sure at first, but they fell in love and are very happy.
This is very different, I think, from forced marriage, or even arranged marriage 'with expectations'.
Maybe it's different for different cultures / religious groups, as well.
Brilliant hub! There is so much to mull over. I have a friend from Indian from a super rich family. Her marriage was not forced but yes family was totally involved. They even did horoscope charts to find compatibility. This I like a lot. Them my friend had the option of being courted by 11 different men and she made the choice.
Then you have the US where these marriages of 'love' fail at least 50% of the time, and in many others women lead quiet lives of desperation. I am one of many women who thought I knew how to make a marriage choice - I was wrong and my parents were right about my poor choice.
I like my rich Indian friend's way. At least she had 11 men deemed compatible to pick from. Most American women are taught to let men pursue them and the man picks them. My mother said a woman must always pick the man - never let a man pick her.
I like the practical side of marriage. In the US what we call romance was created by Hollywood and it does not work.
Thanks so much for such a well written hub letting us all share our thoughts.
I'm a big fan now!
It is amazimg how love is denied in Indian practical life. Indian history, phylosophy, art, drama, cinema, poetry, and other literature are so full of the most marvelous and deep love stories. Even at the core of the indian religion there are such deep love stories, like Radha and Krishna's love, which makes Radha the most powerful diety because she has Krishna's love. Hindi has so many words for love and lover. I just know a few, but even those are inspiring enough to arouse emotions just by their sound. Mohabat, piar, prem, priya, ish, ishq are just a few that come to mind.
The success of stories, such as Devdas, demonstrate the increadible longing for pasionate love in the Indian culture. Yet, when I meet many young Desies, I find it so sad that in their rejection for the terrible aspects of their culture, they also reject the beauty of the Indian culture.
India has many social problems that need to be corrected. But there is so much beauty and emotional power in other areas. It is difficult to reconcile the two sides.
Great Hub. You really can paint a picture with words. Arrange marriages are slowly decreasing in numbers in south Asia, but its happening very slowly. I would like to share something with you. I have a friend from school who is about to get married. She is 22 years old. Just a few months back, she was totally against the concept of parents arranging their marriage for them. She said she didn't want to get married at least till she is 25. But now, only a few months after she said that, she is arranged to get married. Parents have a very convincing way of making girls follow their will. And it doesn't look like she is unhappy. She is (at least she looks) quite happy with here new fiancé.
To me it's just incomprehensible how girls will not only accept their parents decision, but they eventually force themselves to be happy with it. Is it the tradition that they are forcing themselves to follow. Is it the fact that they love their parents or are they afraid of the society?
Will this continue in the next generation? Is she going to force her child to marry someone? There is very little we can do to change the society.
You say India is experiencing a taste of freedom right now. I think we are far from it. Sure there are developed cities where things are changing. But that is only a small part of India. The majority of Indians are still following these traditions religiously and IMHO, they will continue to do so for a very long time.
Just look at what businesses in India are thriving. there is not a single dating site which is popular, on the other hand shaadi.com and bharatmatrimony.com are making millions. Not a single TV serial talks about the freedom of youth and how the society is still in its primitive stages. But, soap operas which are based on arranged marriages and events after an arrange marriage are continuously gaining popularity. It's like mothers are training their daughters for the life after marriage.
The closest thing I've seen in the west is parents trying to set up their children by saying something like "Oh, you should meet my friends daughter from work, you'll like her!" and hope that it pans out the way they want it to. Sometimes I get the feeling that some parents also nudge ideas and notions into their children in regards to who to chose.
I guess in an abstract way back a few decades ago it was sometimes customary where the boyfriend had to meet the father of the girl before he can take her out. With that method, the father could always say no I guess hehe. But I doubt that would stop many guys even back then hehe.
mevsmyself, you say that dating sites don't do well in India. But India has one of the largest internet swinger populations in the world. I guess many young professionals get married under pressure, but after they are unhappily married, they discover that their spouses and themselves want to enjoy the opposite sex after all. Now, with each other's approval, and keeping it quiet (chory, chory), they end up living more independently than their parents did. Well, it is just a supposition. But the statistics must mean something.
ya i belive the commend of myownworld.its true.
I have read your post several times. Very few authors have moved me as you move me with this writing. I remember when I was a teenager and read Damian by Herman Hess. It moved me so strongly. Through that book, I imagined what it would be to be an intellectual and live in a Nazi environment. That book help me understand more clearly my hate for war and my disaproval of the conservative thinking that brings misery to those who are different. I always remember Damian, no matter how many years have passed since I read it.
Your experiences, passion and writing skills could help many people understand the suffering of many women like the one that shivers, waiting for her new husband to rape her. All you have to do is write a novel about her. You can describe the poverty, the social injustices, and much more in a way that very few people can. Write your novel, please!
You write too well!! On the topic, I just cant imagine how can people marry without knowing much or even at all the other person!! Surely, I cannot!!
Wow, this spoke to so many people! I have a friend with this experience too; he was tricked into a marriage with an Eastern girl nearly half his age! It's shocking how little regard the family had for their feelings (and how willing the girl was to go along with it so she could come to Canada!) I guess differences in culture are very pronounced in relationships (or lack thereof).
Looks like maybe a modified version of arranged marriages where the couple makes the final decision after meeting and spending some time together may be the next step in the evolution of the precess in India. Maybe it will turn into the best system if it jettisons the bad points and improves on the good points. Also, your prose if delightfully skillful.
hi well it took me so long to get down here. The nurses i work go off to India for 3 weeks holiday, and even if they tell us before they go they are not getting married, usually they come back married; I enjoyed this insight, it does help to understand a little better.
I cannot help myself Myownworld! I do love you! Your heart is solid gold! Thank you for your beautiful soul!
It's very easy for those of us in the Western world to abhor arranged marriages, because individual freedom has always been a major part of European thought. I'd like to see someone play Devil's Advocate and defend arranged marriage. For instance, maybe the Western notion of 'love' isn't all it's cracked up to be. Isn't it a very selfish value? Often people will hurt others in their lives because suddenly they feel love for someone new, and, well, love is everything in the West, right? Have to follow our "hearts". Maybe that 'compromise' reached in an arranged marriage is superior to romantic love. Maybe doing whatever we want isn't the same as doing what's best. Just something to think about. I'm not seriously defending the institution. I have no plans to enter an arranged marriage. haha
Nicely-written hub, by the way. Rated up!
"See where the west is heading with all their high divorce rates" -- haha, I like that one. I'm guessing an Asian family wouldn't appreciate the reply, "Better three rich husbands than one"? Probably not.
Have you ever heard the phrase "Marriage is not a word, it's a sentence." There you have it, no matter how you arrange it....
Well I have to scroll down so much to write a comment :-) lol..brilliant hub as usual but I jst feel u r being bit too pessimistic..n not all men r jerks..give us some benefit of doubt :-)...I hav seen some really successful arranged marriages and some not so successful..but today da women is independent and she has da choice. But finally it all depends on da individual..parents will hav their say more so if its a girl's parents..neways I loved reading it...
P.S. Marriage scares da hell out of me :-)lol
Being a part of the culture which follows the practice, all I can say is it's written wonderfully well...well if you ask my opinion, I have personally seen many arranged marriages last a life time then love ones...I guess it's up to the particular person involved to make or break a relationship...it's a case to case perspective…but again, taking nothing away from the quality and caliber of your writing...keep rocking...
I presume, arranged marriages in our culture are proclaimed to be the only option available for girls because everybody are bound by the social boundaries drawn by ourselves and also the ego carried by elders of families…if I think of it, arranged marriages which are performed without consent are like killing the girl emotionally and getting her ready for her afterlife (marriage)…it's astounding to know how many honor killings are taking place in our country off-late…
I strongly believe arranged marriages should take place only with the complete and utmost assent of the two people involved…if not, it's more like burden which has to be forcefully carried throughout one's life…just to please others…
Thank you for encouraging me to write…I have always wanted to, but dint know how and where…now that I have a platform to express my thoughts and motivation from 'The Writer' herself…shall give it shot…shall keep you posted about it...Take care…
Congratulations on a super hub, written so well with feeling and words that make pictures come to mind. I know a girl from India who refused an arranged marriaage and married an Americah she met in college here. They are very happy. Keep up the good writing.
Terrific hub. I really love your writing style.
You've done an excellent job covering this topic. You're an amazing writer. Thanks for sharing this.
I really want to know how much time you spend to complete this hub. I have read innumerable articles before, but I always feel that those articles are just written for making money online. But, this is the first time I am reading an excellent hub written by an "EXCELLENT" writer.
Well, I agree with what you have written. Mine is an arranged marriage, as according to my family members, love marriage is sin. I hadn't even imagined of love marriage in my life.
As life partners, I and my wife have nothing in common. But, we manage to make the life-boat sail smooth. We have entirely different thoughts and ideas about life and stuff, but still we are happy, because we are destinied to live life like that.
Also, what jay has told is absolutely right. Indian women has turned very independent these days. They are well educated and most of them get good jobs. But, not all of them have gained courage to get into a love marriage.No matter how educated they are, they still prefer arranged marriages just for their parents sake.
myownworld i luved every piece of it literally. Wonderful hub. Rated it up and will be following you.
You can check my personal opinion abot arranged marriages though in my article im referring to the semi arranged marriages, where the couple kinda date before the wedding -anyhow still not a fan-.
Same here =)
Another brill topic. I have been in a relationship for 5years and we are still learning about each other, I can't imagine marrying a stranger and not knowing a thing!
I do think people need to think of the husbands as much as the brides though - men may not been seen as an object quite so much but they are still pushed into something they don't want, and face their family disowning them if they refuse.
Anyway, great hub... the second one of yours I have read - I will be following you!
Keep up the good work!
MOW, the saddest part for me to read on this hub was the "How It Happens" section...
"[...] scrutiny of the girl's credentials[...] No one heeds the sobs breaking through her body; no one really cares: A minor hitch in the smooth bargain….!"
Left me speechless...
Well written article. I know something about this as a Western woman because my Pakistani boyfriend of two years will marry in the arranged way in less than two months. Though I've known about it a long time, he was always honest with me...it hasn't made it any easier. We both realized the futility of us trying to make things work due to different religions/cultures. We love each other but his culture is too strong and his parents were pressuring him to marry. Lately, I've been thinking of his young bride to be, wondering how I would feel marrying someone that I only saw once at a ceremony, only emailed and talked on the phone a few times a week for a year, and then voila! married and sleeping next to a virtual stranger. To be honest, while he chose this path, I feel sorry for them both. He desperately wants to keep my friendship (only that of course as infidelity is not a consideration) because he trusts me and I guess I am an escape from the pressures of his world. All I can say is that I feel that some arranged marriages may work, but if a person of that culture has spent years in a Western country and under that influence as he has, what is he really gaining?
Thank you for speaking up on behalf of those who don't have a voice! Voted up.
I cannot believe I stumbled upon your amazing article - I couldn't agree with you more.
As it is, I know a woman from India whom I have deep feelings for. I just found out her family brought a man over she had never met before (just one week ago) and they will be married within one month's time. I am crushed.
I have tried to understand how one can do this to one's self and how one can give others the power to do this to them, but I am drawing a blank. Your article did give me some needed clarification...thank you.
In my mind, any time sex is exchanged for enhanced social standing, money, or to form a family alliance without the benefit of love - that is a form of prostitution. In my heart, I see her parents and family as pimps, who are looking for the best deal they can fetch for her and themselves (in the material world). I wish this was not how I felt, but do you think I am wrong for feeling this way?
Well, the author calls arrange marriages as a form of legal prostitution. I would say even "love marriages" are a form of legal prostitution. In arranged marriages, it the parents who acts as the pimp. In love marriages, it is plain street walking. Let me explain how.
Love must be unconditional. As soon as someone can point a reason for love, it becomes conditional as hence a contract. Prostitution by definition is a contract. At least in arranged marriages, the two people start with a clean slate. They start loving each other for no reason other than that they are engaged/married to each other. That is infinitely better than any reasoned love in my opinion - may be even a reason why divorces are low in India compared to the West or even the westernized people within India.
Hi, I'm 29 years old man suffering from exact situation... forced into arrange marriage 3 years ago.. having one child too. But i really never liked her. What should i do? Please help. I have tried a lot to convince myself but couldn't.


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Oh my, how opening week changes everything. It is often difficult to game plan based off scrimmage film (if there is any), but here is where I suspect teams are:
1) Santa Cruz - Most team speed in 2A
2) Round Valley - Dominant in what they do, Friday @ Tempe Prep will reveal a lot
3) Thatcher - Physical team that's on a mission to own the East
4) Tempe Prep - Came up big in 2nd half against Valley Christian. King of Metro West until PC or SCA knocks them off
5) Scottsdale Christian Academy - Potent offense, but still a very young team
6) Morenci - surprise opening win at Tonopah Valley; but a member of the toughest section
7) Phoenix Christian - should hold the line until the other 15 Joy kids suit up
8) Pima - great start to 11-man era, see if the roughriders can deliver an 0-2 start to Bisbee on Friday
9) Paradise Honors or Tonopah Valley - both disappointed opening weekend, but neither were section games and it is a long season (one of these two wins Central section)
10-15) Benson, St Johns, ALA, Bisbee, Bourgade, San Tan Foothills, Red Mesa


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Lung cancer
Epidemiology (Occurance of lung cancer in different groups)
At the end of the 20th century, lung cancer had become one of the world's leading causes of preventable death.1 Lung cancer is the cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages. In USA, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. The most important cause of lung cancer is exposure to tobacco smoke through active or passive smoking. The reductions in smoking prevalence in men that occurred in the late 1960s through the 1980s will continue to drive the lung cancer mortality rates downward in men during the first portion of this century.2
Types of lung cancer
Lung cancer could be either primary or secondary.
Primary lung cancer: Cancer that has started in the lungs
Secondary lung cancer: Cancer that has spread to the lungs
Primary lung cancer is mainly of two types:
- Small cell lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer
This type of lung cancer constitutes about 20% of all lung cancers. Small cell lung cancer is so called because the cancer cells are small cells that are mostly filled with the nucleus. This is almost always caused by smoking. It is very rare in nonsmokers. It often spreads in the early stages itself.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
There are three types of non-small cell lung cancer. They behave in a similar way and respond to treatment differently to small cell lung cancer. These three types are:
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Adenocarcinoma
- Large cell carcinoma
Occasionally, it might not be possible to decipher the type of non-small cell lung cancer. Then, it is called as undifferentiated non-small cell lung cancer. This will not make any difference to the treatment as all non-small cell lung cancers are treated the same way at present.
Signs and Symptoms of lung cancer
Lung cancer typically doesn't cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically occur only when the disease is advanced.
Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Chest pain
- Hemoptysis (bloody, coughed-up sputum)
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs)
Other symptoms that are associated with lung cancer include:
- Weakness
- Chills
- Swallowing difficulties
- Speech difficulties or changes (e.g., hoarseness)
- Finger/nail abnormalities (e.g., 'clubbing,' or overgrowth of the fingertip tissue)
- Skin paleness or bluish discoloration
- Muscle contractions or atrophy (shrinkage)
- Joint pain or swelling
- Facial swelling or paralysis
- Eyelid drooping
- Bone pain/tenderness
- Breast development in men
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Risk Factors for lung cancer
Researches have found several risk factors for lung cancer. A 'risk factor' is anything that changes risk of getting a disease. Different risk factors change risk by different amounts.
The risk factors for lung cancer include the following:
Smoking (both active and passive): People who smoke are 10–20 times more likely to get lung cancer or die from lung cancer than people who do not smoke. The longer a person smokes and the more cigarettes smoked each day the more risk goes up.3–6
Things around us: at home or work place (such as radon gas): Several things may cause cancer (carcinogens) at the workplace or even at the home. For example, radon gas causes lung cancer and is sometimes found in people's homes. Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that comes from rocks and dirt and can get trapped in houses and buildings. Examples of substances found at some workplaces that increase risk include asbestos, arsenic, and some forms of silica and chromium. For many of these substances, the risk of getting lung cancer is even higher for those who also smoke.4,5
Personal traits (such as having a family history of lung cancer): Risk of lung cancer may be higher if a person's parents, siblings (brother or sister), or children have had lung cancer.
Diagnosis of Lung cancer
Physical Examination: Patients who are suspected of having lung cancer should undergo a thorough physical examination. In addition, the following tests are performed to diagnose lung cancer.
Sputum examination is done to check if the sputum contains bacteria, other infectious organisms or cancer cells. If sputum analysis does not provide a definite diagnosis, more tests are warranted.
Chest radiograph is used to detect enlarged lymph nodes in the chest or a localized mass in the lungs.
Computed tomography (CT or 'CT' scan) is a computer-assisted technique that produces cross-sectional images of the body.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) is a diagnostic method in which hydrogen ions within the body are excited by exposure to a magnetic field. The resulting signals are processed by a computer to create an image of the chest to define the location and extent of lung involvement.
Bronchoscopy is a visual examination of the windpipe and lung branches performed by a pulmonologist using a flexible scope. If the bronchoscopy is unrevealing, or 'negative,' a needle biopsy may be performed.
Needle biopsy, with CT-guidance, may be performed on suspicious areas in the lungs or pleura. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) uses a slim, hollow needle that is attached to a syringe. The needle is inserted into the suspicious mass and it is pushed back and forth to free some cells, which are aspirated into the syringe and are smeared on a glass slide for analysis. Large needle, or core biopsy, uses a large-bore needle to obtain a tissue sample for analysis.
Bone scan may also be performed to rule out suspicions of metastasis to the bones. Metastasis is the process wherein cancerous cells break away from the original tumor, travel, and grow within other body parts.
Blood tests may also be performed to look for lung cancer 'markers'. For example, lung cancer may be indicated by abnormalities in the following.
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH): Blood levels of PTH or PTH-related protein may help to distinguish lung cancer from cancer of the pleura or other diseases.
- Carcinogenic antigen (CEA): This is a cancer-specific immune system protein that is present in many adenocarcinomas, including lung adenocarcinoma. Increased preoperative levels of CEA usually suggest a poor prognosis. A CEA level greater than 50 may indicate advanced stage lung cancer and should discourage treatment by resection.
- Cytokeratin fragment 19 (CYFRA21-1): A protein marker of lung cancer.
Management of lung cancer
Treatment options typically include one or more treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted drug therapy. Table 1 enumerates the various treatment options available for the management of different types of lung cancer.
Prevention of lung cancer
Lung cancer is associated with known risk factors. Many risk factors can be changed, but not all can be avoided.7
People who stop smoking and never start again have lower risk of developing lung cancer or of having lower lung cancer recurrence. Many products, such as nicotine gum, sprays, inhalers, patches and lozenges, as well as antidepressant drugs may be helpful to people trying to quit smoking. Never smoking lowers the risk of dying from lung cancer.
Environmental Causes
Cancer-causing agents that may be found indoors, especially in the workplace, include asbestos, radon, arsenic, chromium, nickel, tar and soot. These substances can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked and combine with cigarette smoke to further increase lung cancer risk in smokers. Many countries are working to control these cancer-causing agents in the workplace. Air pollution may also increase the risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer rates are higher in cities with higher levels of air pollution.
Heavy smokers who avoid taking beta-carotene supplements have higher risk of getting lung cancer compared with smokers who do take beta-carotene and may avoid further increasing their risk of lung cancer by consuming beta-carotene-rich food.
Diet and Physical Activity
A diet rich in fruits and possibly vegetables may help lower the risk of lung cancer, while heavy alcohol drinking may increase the risk of lung cancer. People who are physically active may have a lower risk of lung cancer than those who are not.
1. Rosen G. A history of public health. The Johns Hopkins University Press Baltimore, MD.
2. lberg AJ, Samet JM. Epidemiology of Lung Cancer. Chest. 2003; 123: 21S–49S.
3. American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2005.
4. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans and their Supplements: A complete list. Tobacco Smoking Monograph. 1986; volume 38.
5. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans and their Supplements: A complete list. Tobacco Smoking and Tobacco Smoke. 2002; volume 83.
6. U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service,1964.
7. Lung cancer prevention. National Cancer Institute. National Institutes of Health. 2006. Available at:http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/lung/Patient/page2


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