In Many Parts of the World, Parents Arrange Marriages for Their

In many parts of the world, parents arrange marriages for their children. Those in arranged marriages often say that although they were not in love initially, they soon felt that they did love their new mate. Describe how Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance could account for these happy endings. Discuss other possible factors that could contribute to the success of arranged marriages, such as mere proximity and companionate love.