The word “marriage has numerous meanings depending on the source, from the dictionary to religious institutions.. Marriage is a legally and socially sanctioned union that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status.
Couples married for decades reflect on how love, patience and resilience helped them weather life’s challenges and sustain lasting, meaningful unions.. Marriage is a lifelong commitment with different phases to navigate.