The New Age Relationship.
In the past our parents meet one way or the other, fell in love and got married.Arrange marriage is another way some marriages were contracted in those days.
An arranged marriage is when couples decides to wed by people other than themselves. In most cases, this is decided by their parents or other elders in their families, but can also be decided by religious figures, teachers, close friends of the family,business associates or others. It is mostly practised in Southern Asian, African, East and Middle East countries.
Arranged marriages are not just an alliance between two individuals, it is an alliance between families. Unlike forced marriages, partners are only suggested to the single persons in question. They can accept or refuse.
Many people in Western cultures disagree with arranged marriages.
It is the social norm in the west to form a deep, emotional bond with someone before marriage is even considered. However, recent studies have shown that although arranged marriages start with a low level of love and emotional feelings they usually have twice the amount of love as non-arranged marriages within 10 years. Whereas in non-arranged marriages the level of love seems to become less as time goes on.This kind of marriage was common in our parents generation.In this new age we are seeing less of arrange marriages.
In our parents generation there was nothing like dating and long years of courtship yet relationships were healthy and lasting,worthy of emulating.
Now have you ever ask yourself, questioning the credibility of the love stories you have read, Have you ever cursed your terrible choice looking back upon the long list of exes or may be blame the world for not having the right partner for youself? The cindarella kind of relationship is hardly expirenced today. Relationships that cannot stand the test of time.why was our parents marriage simple and enduring.
1) They Were a Generation where Social Media was not the Most Integral Part of life.

With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp etc. governing our lives, we tend to forget that human contact with the loved one is essential to every relationship. The sight of a couple sitting down for dinner and glaring down at their phones is not rare. However take a look at the previous generation, and you’ll notice that they gave each other the time, attention and nurturing that a healthy relationship would need.
2) There Was no Social Pressure
Relationships are for the ones involved in it and not for the world to gossip about and rate. This is something the previous generations knew. However, if truth be told, dating has become more about social media posts and statuses than about the special moments that we share or the memories that we make with our loved ones. Showing off has become an unhealthy trend.

3) Fewer Means of Communication only Added to the Thrill of Waiting
2 or 3 decades ago communication was confined to phone calls and physical meets only. Unlike now it was not possible to stay in touch with ones loved one at all times. This only helped by providing the much needed individual space. Also, this distance not only increased the love between them but also made them realise their partner’s importance in their lives.
4) They Believed in Compromising for the one they Loved
The harsh reality is that the present generation does not like to compromise, whatever the reason may be. This often leads to clash of ego in challenging situations and relationships end up hitting rough patches.
5) Forgiveness has Become a lost Art

To err is human, to forgive divine. The present generation has a habit of forgetting this. They prefer holding on to grudges rather than forgiving and moving on. This in turn affects their chemistry with their partners in the long run. The previous generations however had a more realistic approach towards relationships.Sometimes involving older member of the family to settle disputes.
6) It is Always About Trust
With modern TV, movies and books portraying the darkest sides of humanity, it gets difficult for one to trust people. Travel back in time, and you’ll notice that things were much simpler.
7) People Didn't Just Date for the Sake of Dating
In the generation prior to ours, dating meant seeing someone that you have got feelings for, someone you genuinely care about. Unfortunately the word seems to hold a different meaning these days and is probably just a way to avoid the tag of “single”.
8) Sex Didn’t Overshadow the Intricate Emotional Details

9) A Healthy Balance Prevailed Between Love life and Work life
Our parents lived in a generation where success,hardwork and honesty was important, so was living a simple life. These days we are so caught up in the rat race, chasing our ambitions and goals, that we hardly have the time to express our love. We become oblivious to the fact that there’s someone waiting for us to want them,beside this generation has thrown away honestly to the wind. Nothing like true love again, 99 percent of todays generation love because of material and financial security.
10) This Generation has Almost Forgotten how to be Grateful
We hardly ever take the time out to thank our partners for being with us. We take them for granted, as if having a loyal and loving partner is no big deal at all.We fail to take notice of their efforts in making the relationship work. This often builds up grievances that may under extreme circumstances cause the person to give up.
Having pointed out all of this it's necessary to add that our love life is what we make it. So be sure to choose the right person and remember that there is no perfect love story. And when in doubt do look up to your God and pray.
