The word marriage is thought to have originated around 1250–1300 CE from Middle English, describing a way to unite families.
For centuries, arranged marriages were designed for economic reasons rather than love (Uglow, 2017).Early on, marriage was a practical approach for procreation, safety, and support.
In today’s times, the concept of marriage involves practical, economical, social, psychological, and emotional aspects.As the expectation of what a marriage is and should be has increased, the disappointment, disagreement, and struggle to meet all the expectations have also increased.
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