(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Apart from the perpetual phase of stress, the entire process of an arranged marriage can be easily divided into several phases. No matter how excruciatingly long and tiring it may seem, every phase has a charm of its own. And, needless to say, the two main people involved in this whole process really do enjoy all of these phases.
So, let us figure out the entire process of a typical Indian arranged marriage in some identifiable phases.
#1 Dreams vs Reality
The biggest hurdle of any marriage is the right picture of a partner. For instance, any guy would desire Aishwarya Rai, and a girl would want no less than Hrithik Roshan. However, it is important to set realistic goals and set the right criterion for your spouse!
Right from physical appearance, social status, values to career path, you need to focus on every parameter before you embark on spouse hunt! Also, focus more on the character and nature of a person rather than looks. Looks don't matter in the long-run, but compatibility does!
#2 Shortlisting the right one
This is the phase, which comes next after your biodata for marriage is placed on almost every possible forum. Be it newspaper, matrimonial websites or simply through word of mouth, shortlisting is something which takes months to years.
Fix upon a timeline before scheduling on this seemingly never-ending venture. Deciding on parameters mentioned above, exchange information frequently to initiate the next phase of casual interaction.
#3 The first meeting
The next step, post shortlisting and information exchange is the interaction phase, on a casual level. This would involve the girl and guy to interact, either by meeting or virtual-chatting.
This will be more of a formal interactive phase, wherein the couple would simply exchange introductions and talk on superficial things like job, work, their respective family structure, etc.
#4 Family interactions
Based on the information exchanged above between the girl and the boy, it will be family time now. This period or phase will now be essential for the families to take the matter ahead and go about interacting with each other, with the perspective 'M' word.
The families during this time will do some background search and learn about each other's mutual compatibility levels.
#5 Courtship days
Now this is the phase to chill out and be a little romantic! Wooing is all that's in the minds of the couple. Going out before the marriage, setting time for some romantic dinners and gifting is all that is permitted and enjoyed by the couple.
However, before getting too cosy, a couple should remember that setting informal questions for each other, to understand each other in a much more analytical way will be beneficial in the long run.
#6 Happily engaged
Post all this, when families ensure that the boy and girl are comfortable with each other, they would then go ahead with the official ceremonies, to seal the knot. Right from engagement to wedding, ceremonies will get planned and organised in this period.
No matter how cliché it may sound, all marriages, both arranged and non-arranged requires more or less similar phases. The good thing that comes with it is the lifelong companionship of someone you love and relate to! So, no matter how excruciating these phases may seem, enjoying them, with the perspective of receiving the fruit, is what will make the entire process enriching and enjoyable!
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