The reasons for rejection in an Indian arranged marriage may be beyond one can imagine. So, what are some of the weirdest reasons? You can read this article to know.
“What you discover on your own is always more exciting than what someone else discovers for you.” It is true that finding your soulmate unexpectedly in the middle of an ordinary life, falling in love with each other, and then marrying them is a thought that gives happy butterflies.
Moreover, love is a core ingredient in a successful marriage. How can someone arrange love for you, as it is an emotion that grows in your heart naturally, without any external forces? Not Possible. Well, these are some logical reasons for not opting for an arranged marriage. However, many Indians have a lot of out-of-the-box ideas, apart from incompatibilities detected during Kundali matching, for rejecting an arranged marriage proposal. If you wonder what may be the weirdest reasons Indians say no to an arranged marriage, let us explore them.
Why Indians Refuse an Arranged Marriage Proposal: Weirdest Reasons
Below are some weird yet creative reasons Indians have for rejecting a proposal for an arranged marriage.
Height
As strange as it may sound, height, something a person has only a little control over, is one of the most frequent excuses people have for rejecting an arranged marriage. You may call it saddening or weird, but short height is still a concern for many, something they value over other personality traits.
Cooking
One should cook for their family out of love and not because people expect them to do so. However, weirdly enough, some traditional Indian families find it challenging to understand this concept of the somewhat modern world, where both spouses are working professionals. Some individuals are still looking for a cook in the disguise of a wife, you know.
Too talkative
Could you imagine someone saying, “We are not up for this marriage because your son/daughter talks a lot.” Weird but true being talkative is one of the reasons Indians refuse an arranged marriage proposal.
Active on social media
Believe it or not, many Indians cite “the boy/girl is too active on social media” or “has too many followers” as one of the reasons for rejecting a proposal for an arranged marriage.
Earning more
You may find it unbelievable that some Indian families still use “She earns more than our son, ego clashes may happen between them” as an excuse to say no to a girl in an arranged marriage setup.
Complexion matters
Did you think only compatibility matters in a marriage? No, complexion matters more. Some Indians find a few complexions (particularly, the dark ones) unsuitable for marriage, leading them to reject the arranged marriage proposal.
Age
Indians reject arranged marriages for reasons as weirdly trivial as the prospective daughter-in-law being older than the groom, age matters more than compatibility, it seems.
Not so Sanskari (or too modern)
Partying and clubbing are not an expected behavior in many Indian societies, as they project a person as someone who lacks values or a person too modern for the traditional culture. Hence, party animals often face rejection at the hands of Indians in arranged marriages.
Too fat or too thin
What the modern world calls body shaming, some Indians find it a reason enough to reject an arranged marriage proposal. Indians refuse to accept a proposal if they think the prospective partner is too fat or too thin to their liking.
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Tattoos are a total no
Tattoos are not for good cultured people and they have a bad influence on those around the person carrying them, believe many Indians. Hence, they reject an arranged marriage proposal citing a body tattoo as the reason.
Teeth not straight
People with little crooked teeth or braces are not marriage material, well, according to some Indians. Thus, you may find many Indians saying no to an arranged marriage if the teeth of the prospective partner are not perfectly straight or sparkling like diamonds.
Too much attitude
While being respectful towards others is crucial, some Indians call an opinionated person someone with an attitude problem. According to them, putting forward your view or having an opinion is not a desirable quality in a life partner. Hence, they refuse the arranged marriage proposal for this reason.
Wears glasses
A girl with glasses is….cute, you say? No, someone with weak eyesight and one you should not marry, some Indians say. Hence, wearing glasses is another reason people face rejection in an arranged marriage setup in India.
Concluding Thoughts
Marriages are made in heaven, but arranged marriages…..probably, in a living room with people having a conversation like a round table conference, deciding your fate. And, they may find the weirdest reason to reject a proposal, some of which we shared in this article. Hence, it is always advisable to go for what you think is right and if you are confused about whether love or arranged marriage will work best for you, you may even have a free astrologer chat to know what is written in your stars by the heavens.
