Re: This one is for me.
I have no problems with an arranged marriage as long as I know the girl well before hand. I am frankly a difficult person to live with. I am generally spoiled by the female friends I have and linked that with a caring younger sister and an over protective mother, my wife is basically going to consider me a brat. Thus the requirement for getting to know the girl and if me and her mesh.
Also in my line of work I would need a wife that can go from discussing how to make Daal to the latest political and economic developments around the world in mere seconds. There is no harm in getting to know someone before marriage. I honestly believe it is important. But there are two truths I will never break. You can thank my mother and didi for this brain washing.
Marriage in our society is between families. No matter how much you think its just you and the spouse it isn't. Family background and values play a very very big role. The second is too long winded for me to post.