Marriage

Marriage

Marriage can be defined as the coming together of a man and a woman to become husband and wife. It can also be defined as the legal union between a man and a woman.

Types of Marriage

• Monogamy
• Polygamy

Monogamy Marriage:

This is the type of marriage where a man marries only one wife.

Polygamy:

This is the type of marriage where a man marries two or more wives.

Problems in Marriage

• Differences in the husband and wife's views and understanding of issues
• Believing rumors from friends and family without confirmation
• The husband's inability to handle financial problems or irresponsibility
• Infertility and the failure to bear children in time
• Family members (husband, wife, children) giving in to negative external influences
• When the husband or wife does not care for each other
• Interference by extended family members in complex affairs

Solutions to Problems in Marriage

• They should love and tolerate each other
• They should consider each other's points of view
• They should be honest with each other
• They should care for each other
• They should be free to open up with each other
• They should talk about critical issues
• They should not engage in extramarital affairs
• They should be content with their current status
• They should not allow friends or relatives to interfere in their private life