A big thank you Kate for making such a thoughtful, insightful comment.

. I think it's just an innate part of our human nature to feel comfortable with what is familiar to us, But when does that slide into pride for our ways, and contempt for others" ways?

I really didn't think it would be so controversial to share an observation to the effect that (surprise. surprise) not all arranged marriages are disaster zones of women's disempowerment... To say this does not mean I am advocating for arranged marriages.