Rising Salary Demands in Arranged Marriages Spark Debate on Social Media
Rising Salary Demands in Arranged Marriages Spark Debate on Social Media
In a compelling commentary on changing expectations in marriage, an investor has sparked debate about the steep salary demands placed on grooms by prospective brides and their families, particularly in arranged marriages.
Salary expectations of groom during wedding matches is insane … <1L / month are not even being considered if person is in IT
— Vineeth K (@DealsDhamaka) January 6, 2025
Mindset of parents requires RESET. How can 28 year old earn 1-2L, have own car and a house ??
Your generation had all these for retirement#Life
Taking to the microblogging platform X, the investor highlighted the growing financial pressures faced by young professionals, especially in the IT sector. The post criticized the trend of setting high salary benchmarks for marriage prospects, urging a reevaluation of societal norms and parental attitudes.
The investor wrote, “Salary expectations for grooms in wedding matches are outrageous. IT professionals earning less than ₹1 lakh per month aren’t even being considered. Parents need a RESET. How can a 28-year-old afford to earn ₹1-2 lakh, own a car, and have a house? Your generation achieved this by retirement.” The post ignited widespread discussions online.
Many social media users weighed in, with one commenting, “Living costs in India have skyrocketed—medical bills, electricity, property, and house maintenance. Data shows that earning ₹25,000 puts someone in the top 10% of earners.”
Another user added, “I doubt a significant percentage of people earn ₹1 lakh per month. With layoffs and automation, many are already anxious. Adding these marriage expectations makes things worse.”
The discussion also brought up previous instances of similar trends. Last year, a woman’s viral post outlined her criteria for a prospective groom, listing her own salary and profession while demanding a ₹30 LPA income and a 3BHK house for her “future husband.”
In another case, a man shared on X that his engineer friend was rejected in an arranged marriage because his salary didn’t meet the bride’s family’s minimum demand of ₹25 LPA.
These incidents highlight the growing financial pressures in the marriage landscape, fueling debates about societal values and the unrealistic expectations placed on young professionals.
