What would you say to your parents if they are coming up with marriage proposals for you?

Question

And you're only 19. I'm from India where relatives you never knew existed make it their job to play matchmaker

Answer 1

"Thank you for your interest in my well-being, but I think this is a subject I can handle on my on"

"Oh, how kind of you! Clearly you have given this great thought, but unfortunately I am just not interested"

"Thanks for thinking of me, but I think I will wait until I am 21 (or 25 or 30 or 35) to seriously consider marriage"

Answer 2

I would just tell them no thank you.

Answer 3

I was born and raised in the United States of America, so was my family. If my parents did this I would tell them how I feel. If I disapproved, then I would let them know.But don't be disrespectful about it. After all, it is your culture's custom. But when I was 19, I would have loved my parents to play matchmaker. There was nothing I wanted more than a relationship or a husband.

Answer 4

my friends parents had a son of a friend come stay the weekend and after he left her parents were like "we can arrange marriage for you" and they are from india too.

i thought it was the  funniest thing. she was 20 at the time.  

Answer 5

Since I'm from the US, I cannot imagine my parents setting up the rest of my life with someone.  I have to make that choice for myself.

Answer 6

just let them know in a nice way that you will choose your own marriage partner.  and when you find the right person for you.  You will surely let them know about it.  tell them they can stop looking for you now, that you will look for your self when you are ready to settle down.