I think Diamond 18 nailed it. Gal had much power and foresight was one of them she knew their fate and did what she felt was best or what she was led to do. I don't think she acted out of any selfish or atleast self-entertaining notions of matchmaking. I also don't think Elrond was so against the relationship I think he also had the foresight to know Aragorn's future and the tasks at hand and he did'nt want anything to distract Aragorn from these tasks even his daughter. I'm rereading the books but I don't remember him being anything but logical about the future. I'm sure he didn't want to lose his daughter but he knew the chances were high he would.
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