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Love marriage is also common in our society. Initially, a male and a female have friendship
and start loving each other. When people are in love affair, they rarely see each others
drawbacks. They have lots of aspirations and dreams which they expect to fulfill or have
commitment on. But, when they get married, they enter the phase of reality. There are
high chances that many dreams are shattered and many aspirations become failure. Then,
there starts quarrels, conflict and misunderstanding among each other. Hence, many love
marriages end up in divorce. Moreover, there are high chances that family may not accept
love marriage. They may have to suffer a lot of problems. But there are certain advantages
in love marriage as well. The couple understands individual feelings and behaviours.

They have less difficulties to start family life.

c. Court marriage
The marriage arranged by individuals themselves
at the appropriate age in court following legal
procedure, getting certificate of wife and husband
and start living together is called court marriage.
This type of marriage is rarely practiced in Nepal.

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Differences between Arranged marriage and Love marriage

Arranged marriage Love marriage
1. The marriage arranged by parents 1. The marriage arranged by
with the consent of their children at individuals themselves at the
the appropriate age is called arranged appropriate age is called love
marriage. marriage.

2. It is easily accepted by society and family. 2. It may not be easily accepted by
family and society.

3. People have more happiness in arranged 3. People tend to have problems in
marriage. love marriage

4. There is less chance of conflict, quarrels 4. There is high chance of conflict,
and misunderstanding among between quarrels and misunderstanding
the couple. between the couple.

5. People get support from parents in this 5. People may not get support from
marriage. parents in this marriage.

6. Individuals get less time to understand 6. Individuals get enough time to
each other. understand each other.

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