How long does it take to love your partner in an arranged marriage?

In Indian society where the existence of arranged marriage is superior to that of love marriage, it is quite common for strangers to get married to each other, under the guidance of their parents. In modern times, it may seem like an absurd way but in actuality, most people still consider getting married the old-fashioned way. With the blessings of parents, financial security and same cultural beliefs, arranged marriages are proven to be more secure among couples. However, no matter how efficient the marriage status is in society, two strangers can’t possibly fall in love when they get married into an arranged affair. And this leads us to the question, ‘how long does it take to fall in love with your partner in an arranged marriage?’
Possibilities of time and love in an arranged marriage

Whether you have been married for a short or long time, love enters your life at the most unexpected time. For some, it takes a week and for some others, it takes months to get close to each other. After all, getting married to someone you hardly know is intimidating. Some couples are quite considerate of their time and prefer to consummate their marriage the day they realise that they both have fallen in love. And some others don’t waste time to get intimate with each other, as a way of speeding up the feelings in a relationship. When two people bound by marriage, aren’t very sure of their feelings for each other, they will try all sorts of other means to fill that gap-by indulging in lovable actions or by giving birth to a child. Being unsure of their intentions and feelings isn’t uncommon, but quite rational.

When a child enters a couple’s lives, it is filled with love, cheer and protection. The couple’s love for each other intensifies because the bond of a complete family influences their marital relationship. And so, in these matters, it takes a year or two to completely fall in love; that is when a child enters the picture. Couples who respectfully want to love each other before they bring another being into this world, usually fall in love within a few months or by the end of the first year, that is if both the partners are very romantic and intimate with each other. One’s actions define their feelings and if the partners are able to slowly showcase their love for each other, then it shouldn’t take very long to fall in love with each other.
Actions speak louder than words

Studies have shown that couples who have engaged in an arranged marriage are more likely to be very romantic towards their partner; mostly because they both are slowly adjusting to the new life and passing every hurdle together. There will be a point in life where these two people will know everything about each other and eventually walk the path towards falling completely in love. Trust, understanding and security are additional feelings that form when arranged marriages within the same religion, caste and social background are decided upon.

If you’re wondering if there is any specific time limit as to when you can fall in love with your partner in an arranged marriage, there is not. It isn’t the ‘love at first sight’ type but realistically, it is more like the one that can take weeks, months or even a few years but rest assured, when such a couple finally falls in love, nothing can tear them apart. They are tied by the scared threat of marriage, in Indian culture.