Oh dear, I see the situation your friend is in, it’s really a tough one because going against your family’s decision is not a choice I’ll advise her to take but at the same time,her happiness is important, that’s being with someone she loves and knows will be better than being with someone she has no connection with. So tell her to talk it out with a well respected elder in the family who can understand her and help reach out to the others on her behalf gradually.