I really enjoyed this article, and felt like I could relate to the subject. Growing up in Fremont, CA there is a significant Indian population. A friend of mine in 8th grade already knew who she was going to marry, when the rest of us were passing notes in class about our crushes. This article really opened my eyes to arranged marriages, and showed me that they are not necessarily the model of perfection that many would imagine. I found it very interesting to see how Western influences have been able to effect a long practiced cultural tradition.