Forced Marriage

[asianbabe]

How do you feel about forced marriage? What advise would you give to someone who in this situation? Is there enough help for those who go through forced marraige?

[~Wayne~]

I don't agree at all with forced marriage. There is no need for anyone to be forced into something that is so 'special' between two people. You should be allowed to find your own partner because in the end you won't be happy with someone whom you did not choose.

[asianbabe]

I totaly agree with you, but you'll be surprised how oftern this happens. People get forced by their own parents because they think its best for them.

[balisticbruv]

i dont really no in my personal exp. but 1 of my m8s got an arranged marriage n she felt hapi n secure after cos he was well paid n eventually fel in luv, but i agree wi duroxis, i wudn't like to av 1 cos u shud av the choice of such a 'unique' like marriage cos it happens in all religions and non-religions

[~Wayne~]

My main point is that marriage is supposed to be a life commitment and a life of being unhappy is not worth it

[clueless]

There is a difference between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage. I totally condemn forced marriages. My advice to anyone who is caught up in such a situation is to stick to your guns and never go through with it---just say NO. The thing is, it is hard to prove that a marriage was forced if there is no physical evidence of it. Most of the 'forcing' is done psychologically with various people pushing you till you reach your limit in your mind, and then give in and say yes when you're being pushed too far.

I don't believe there is enough help for people forced to go through with a marriage they never wanted in the first place. An organisation dedicated to raising awareness of this issue and offering help and advice for people who are effected by it, should be established. If we talk about it and not sweep it under the carpet and pretend it isn't happening, something constructive can be done and a lot of people can be saved from spending the rest of their lives in misery and regret.