Is it normal for my parents to find me a partner?

So I'm getting married in a couple days to someone I don't love. It's an arranged marriage and I'm getting paid for it.. Is this normal? Cos it's depressing me

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24% Normal
Based on 101 votes (24 yes)
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Comments ( 11 )
  • anti-hero

    How many oxen are you worth?

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  • chicken471bologna

    Are you Muslim?

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  • RickAstley

    Depends. Your not just getting a free permanent vagina but also complementary moneys. On the other hand.....fuck. No way man. Just fucking grow a pair and do it.

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  • Gezzatron

    A lot

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  • iEatZombies_

    It depends on your culture or religion. Typically, where I from it's not normal, and in certain areas not legal. (Because of the payment.) Either way, you should definitely try to get out of a situation you're not comfortable with. Otherwise, you can only make the best of it.

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  • DudeUrFuglyXox

    i clicked yes but i meant no its not normal, you shouldnt do it unless you love him

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  • xkcd

    Don't worry about whether it's normal. If your not happy with it don't do it.

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  • MarathonMan1990

    This happens all the time in the Indian subcontinent. So its not an issue. People pay for marriage so as to get the best groom/bride for their daughter/son. The mismatch in education and looks is made up through money. You shouldn't get depressed because it will be difficult to find a better girl/boy than your parents did if you are from Indian subcontinent community.

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    • Zippy

      Seriously? I understand that all cultures are different, but that doesn't make this okay. It's completely undertandable for her to be upset about someone else controlling her life. Granted, I don't know very much abot the Indian subcontinent. I don't know if it's hard for a woman to live there without getting married. Even if it is, being controlled like this is still an aweful thing...

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  • Avant-Garde

    I agree with the above posters.

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  • Zippy

    No, it's not. If you're underage, contact the police. If you're old enough, get away from your parents. They have no right to try to control you. Bribing you with money doesn't make any difference.

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