Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a socially or ritually recognised union between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between those spouses, as well as between them and any resulting biological or adopted children and affinity (in-laws and other family through marriage).
The definition of marriage varies around the world not only between cultures and between religions, but also throughout the history of any given culture and religion, evolving to both expand and constrict in who and what is encompassed, but typically it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. When defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. A marriage ceremony is known as a wedding.
These qualities are more important than sex in an Indian marriage
Shouldering responsibilities
The line between gender-specific responsibilities is getting blurred day by day. So, the traditional division of responsibilities between spouses can get quite confusing sometimes. If both the partners are working, it becomes important to understand their roles related to household chores, expenses etc. It’s important to strike a balance regarding these matters, otherwise these may create trouble in their life.
Respecting each other’s spiritual belief
In India, each member of a family (following the same religion) might have different spiritual beliefs. Before marriage we normally concentrate on religious compatibility, but the importance of varying spiritual faith is discovered only after tying the knot. For a happy conjugal life, the partners should learn to accept each other’s spiritual beliefs and try not to impose their own faith.
Boundaries
Given the upbringing most Indian children have, they take it for granted that conjugal life doesn’t allow any boundaries between spouses. ‘What’s yours is mine, what’s mine is yours’ is what most believes. But married life too has some boundaries and it’s wise not to cross those. For example, if your husband or wife decides to keep the phone locked and not share the password, you should not feel insecure. It’s all about personal space and no relationship can survive without it.
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Food habits
Imagine you are a vegetarian and your better half is a non-vegetarian, or vice versa. In fact, every Indian state has its own cuisine. Before marriage such differences hardly matter since you would have met only occasionally. But after marriage, eating food from the same table where both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fares are served might not be agreeable to someone who has never eaten meat before. But instead of hitting the panic button immediately, give it some time and try to work out a feasible solution.
The ‘good news’
Believe it or not, most Indian couples have to face this disturbing question about ‘good news’. It seems sex in a married couple’s life has only one goal—to beget children. However, they need to understand that the decision to have a child or when to have one, totally depends upon them. In fact, they can even make a conscious decision to lead a childless life but then they should also learn to handle the pressure that comes with their decision.
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