In some societies parents still arrange for the betrothal of their children. This may be done quite some time before the two would be in a position to marry.
कुछ समाजों में अब भी माता - पिता ही अपने बच्चों के लिए रिश्‍ता ढूँढ़कर शादी की बात पक्की करते हैं ।