PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE
CONTENT:
- Meaning of Marriage
- Purpose of Marriage
- Marriage-related Terms/Concepts
MEANING OF MARRIAGE
Marriage is the process by which a man and a woman are brought together as husband and wife to form a family. This process normally involves the father and the mother of both the parents of the man and the woman and their relatives. The process also involves the payment of bride wealth, or bride price, prayers said to ask God and ancestors for their blessing for marital success like children, long life, happiness and prosperity. The process also involves exchange of gifts, hospitality and merriments.
PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE
The purpose of marriage includes the following:
- Procreation: The main purpose of marriage is to get children.
- Sexual satisfaction: People also get married because of regulated and approved sexual satisfaction.
- For companionship: Married couples also derive psychological satisfaction and happiness in living together.
- Growth in mutual love and help: For example; love, financial help and material exchanges, also make people to get married.
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