Yeah, it was an arranged marriage, so it didnt really matter who was getting married.
Then, they’re in Uttar Pradesh where the costs borne are probably huge percentages of the family’s income, so they cannot be lightly tossed away. The families essentially had a merger transaction that was momentarily interrupted.
Thanks for the correction.
I’d had the fundagelicals in mind.
and … what is it that American fundamentalist evangelicals say about arranged marriages in India?
Reread my OP and stop trying to pick a fight. Certain parties are trying to dictate what marriage is and always was. Falsely.
you are not being clear at all about who you’re talking about, what they said, or why they’re wrong
And just think of the anniversary celebrations!
You might be surprised to learn that, 100 years ago, this was a common occurrence in western culture as well, when one family member fills in for a deceased sibling. Study some genealogy and you see all sorts of similar occurrences. Not that this is identical, but it’s also not unheard of.
Time to dig out ye olde Biblical marriage chart yet again. Take a look at “Levirate marriage” on the top right.
It’s hard to imagine a scenario where the reality of this story isn’t pretty messed up.
Afghanistan? UAE?
I incorrectly remembered hearing that bridesmaid and best man were originally intended as this sort of backup spouse. Instead, I found this:
Swords? SWORDS!!! God damn it, why didn’t anyone tell me I could have brought my sword to that wedding???
I’m guessing neither sister had much say in the proceedings.
The last wedding I was maid of honor at I was given a sword as a thank you from the bride.
The weird thing about 100 years ago is that it happened a long time ago and isn’t right now.
Aw man, you have hella cool friends.
Obviously
No. Woman. Quoted.
