[Ryzorian]

Depends on why they arrange them I think, in some instances they really do try to arrange what they hope is both a happy and healthy relationship based on past experiance. Most marriages were arranged historically, it's only since the age of "Enlightenment" where chooseing yourself became common. Even then, if you were to look across the globe..arranged marriage is still by far the most utilized type.

For your friend, what are her parents like and what is the cultural background? Both those factors can play into why the arrangement is made.