Arranged marriage Quote by Richard Gross
““Gupta and Singh (1982) found that couples in Jaipur, India, who married for love reported diminished feelings of love if they'd been married for more than five years. By contrast, those who'd undertaken arranged marriages reported more love if they weren't newlyweds. These findings reveal that passionate love "cools" over time, and that there's scope for love to flourish within an arranged marriage.””
About This Quote
Source Research Paper: Love in Jaipur, India by Gupta and Singh, 1982
Passionate love may fade, but arranged marriages can sustain love over time.
In simple terms: Love can endure beyond passion.
Key Takeaway
Nurture love through commitment.
Themes
marriage
love
cultural norms
long‑term relationships
psychology
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
Arranged marriage:1
Five years:0
Love:1
Marriage:1
Married love:1
Passionate love:1
Arranged Marriages:1
Marriages Reported:0
India Married:0
When to use this quote
- married couples
- counseling sessions
- family planning
Key Concepts
sociology
anthropology
relationship studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Do arranged marriages foster different love dynamics?
- How can couples keep love alive?
A Different Perspective
Cultural factors vary; results may not generalize.
