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Why I Want an Arranged Marriage

Certainly we can’t force people to marry people they don’t want to. But to me, the idea of inviting my parents into the selection process is not such a radical idea.

BRB, setting up my biodata

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Welcome to New York. It’s been waiting for you.

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SpiceworldSailor Moon

“Slam it to the left if you’re having a good time, shake it to the right if you’re feeling fine

Tick.

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I amLooking for

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I simply want to outsource part of the process to people who have a direct stake in me winning at the end. My parents have a direct stake in me winning at the end. Not just in romance, but life in general.

Tock.

The NamesakeThe Namesake,

The Namesake

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This essay originally appeared on The Toast.