The pressure begins almost as soon as a girl graduates at 21. Many women pursue higher studies not out of interest but simply to postpone the marriage trap. If you’re lucky, an understanding family gives you 5 more years. But cross 30 & even loving parents may start asking you to compromise. They may accept your choice of groom(provided caste, religion, class still fit). I am speaking about the majority of Indians. And if you don’t have anyone, you’re emotionally guilted into arranged meetings.