<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Are arranged marriages bad?
<|assistant|>
Arranged marriages can work for some couples, but there are potential problems since they can rob an individual of their freedom to choose a life partner. For starters, the potential partners may not have had the opportunity to really get to know each other, or they may have conflicting views on important issues such as religion and family values. Additionally, there is a risk that the partners will not suit each other's needs or lifestyle, and a lack of independence or the ability to be themselves in the relationship can lead to dissatisfaction. Arranged marriages can be beneficial if they are undertaken with the intention of developing a strong loving relationship, however there is a possibility that couples involved in arranged marriages could be stuck in unhappy unions. Therefore, it is not necessarily a bad thing, it can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on the circumstances.