“Marriage (also called matrimony or wedlock) is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that establishes rights and obligations between the spouses, between the spouses and their children, and between the spouses and their in-laws. The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures, but it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged. When defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. In many cultures, marriage is formalized via a wedding ceremony. In terms of legal recognition, most sovereign states and other jurisdictions limit marriage to opposite sex couples or two persons of opposite gender in the gender binary, and some of these allow polygynous marriage. Since 2000, several countries and some other jurisdictions have legalized same-sex marriage. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity.

People marry for many reasons, including: legal, social, libidinal,emotional, financial, spiritual, and religious. Marriages can be performed in a secular civil ceremony or in a religious setting. The act of marriage usually creates normative or legal obligations between the individuals involved. Some cultures allow the dissolution of marriage through divorce or annulment. Polygamous marriages may also occur in spite of national laws.”

Source: WIKIPEDIA

Every time I attend wedding functions, the one thing that goes through my head is, how does one finally take the decision to be with another person for the “rest of his life.” We all pretty much live with adequate liberty and freedom till our mid twenties or late twenties before we get married. By this time we come in contact with numerous people and have relations, exchange views, exchange emotions and what not. But a time comes when we decide to settle down with only one particular person. How does this transition take place? Girls are more amazing. Leaving an entire family behind to adjust or stay with another completely different family of her husband for the rest of her life. What emotional turmoil goes through their minds I can never comprehend. This is the reason perhaps, why girls/women are emotionally much more stronger than their male counterparts. I have not gone through this emotional phase as yet but do ponder about it from time to time. The day is not so far away as I think. Better sleep in peace now, responsibilities in future might not let me sleep in peace………