Quote by Jhumpa Lahiri

My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other people when I was growing up. My father came and had a life in the United States one way and my mother had a different one, and I was very aware of those things. I continue to wonder about it, and I will continue to write about it.

My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other pe

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The quote reflects the speaker's personal experience and contemplation regarding their parents' arranged marriage. Growing up, they observed the contrasting lives their parents led in the United States and remained curious about these differences. The speaker's ongoing wonder and desire to write about the topic indicate their ongoing exploration of the complexities and impacts of arranged marriages on individuals and society.

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