The Institution of Marriage

Prepared by: Reo Paolo M. Uri

Marriage is an institution which joins people lives in spiritual, social, emotional, and economic ways. It can also lead to formation of a new household. Marriage remains important as it legally binds a man and a woman to live together.

A marriage is often solemnized by a wedding ceremony which maybe performed either by a religious officiant or by a similar government-sanctioned secular officiant. the act of marriage usually creates obligations between the individuals involved and in many societies, among their extended families.

Marriage

Marriage is the partnership of a man and a woman. It is an intimate, interpersonal relationship and a contact entered into by a man a woman. It is a legal, social, and religious institution. The couple in a marriage usually seeks social recognition for their relationship and many societies require official approval of a religious or civil body.

Marriage requires careful and ample preparation and planning. This stage of life is the culmination of several progressive steps in a human relationship that may begin with friendship and courtship. It is a joint venture into the future that challenges the couple to contribute to each other's growth, happiness a joint venture into the future that challenges the couple to contribute to each other's growth, happiness and fulfillment.

Marriage as a commitment

Marriage should be a lifetime commitment- a pledge to live with and care for another person. It should be bound by love because love is the most important component for marriage to work harmoniously. Couples entering this commitment should be emotionally mature and financially stable.

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