Dear Rajiv,
I too do not agree with what i have said, but on individual level. You, Pari, N,W and upto some extent me, all are exceptions. Rules are not for exceptions. What you say is right when you are in shape of nuclear family, but in India still system of joint family exist.
I do agree disputes are too in arranged marriages, but not common, very rare.
Just leave the girls, even boys don't open their mouth before parents, reason might be respect, shame or fear.
If you both are earning members of two person family, life is very easy. Otherwise Three months to three years, life becomes hell when faced with reality. People ready to die for each other appear as simple realistic individuals, ego become an issue.
No matter you accept or don't, truth is truth. I have seen, so i know. I experienced how love is played in the name of religions, I spent years with tearful eyes, as whom i worshiped was of different religion. How i survive only i know. But in every bad thing seeds of goods things exist. so here. I came close to my real love my lord my Sai. Rejected & disgraced by the one whom i worshiped, Got shelter in the home of Sai.
I am not trying to disappoint you. Each one has his or her destiny, which they have to live.
I pray for all that no one gets hurts in the name of religion. Because for Baba "SABKA MALIK EK".
om sri sai ram!