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In the Philippines, the Family Code deals with the validity, invalidity, and termination of local marriages. Although these laws are “on the books,” some people “invent” their own marriage laws, based on gossip, rumors, hearsay, or statements from friends, relatives or barangay captains. However, this can be dangerous, as the Embassy follows the official laws on marriage in the Family Code, not the “laws” that you create or invent.

The book, "Marriage on the Street Corners of Tehran" is written by nadia n shahram. Nadia Shahram tells the tragic tale of Iranian women exploited by ‘temporary marriage’

We make priorities for our work and jobs; we take pride in our possessions, and we haughtily display our achievements and accomplishments especially in terms of success. But we get an overwhelming failing grade when it comes to maintaining that same fervor, passion and drive for our marriages.

Arranged marriages are traditional in South Asian society and continue to account for an overwhelming majority of marriages in the Indian subcontinent.

The key is developing a higher consciousness by going within.