I have been thinking about getting married. It is a recognized union between two spouses.
Congratulations! Marriage can be an amazing institution between a man and a woman. How long have you been dating?
We have been dating for a few years now. In some parts of the world marriages are forced.
I think it's so sad when marriages are forced upon people. Can you tell me more about this?
Sure, there are arranged marriages between two families and also child marriages. It is often due to religious practice.
What countries is this tradition popular in?
Mostly in the East Indies and the Middle East and Africa.
Has there been any resistance to this tradition?
Yes, whom people marry is influenced by social norms. People are trying to marry for love these days.