Those born in the 1990s have reached marriageable age, but young people today don't have a clear definition of marriage. What exactly is marriage, and what lies behind it? You might say you don't need to understand these questions, that as long as there's love, marriage is an inevitable path. But what is the truth? Read on to find out.
The responsibilities behind marriage begin as one person, then become two, three, or four. As a man, you need to be responsible for your family and shoulder more responsibilities, losing some of your freedom. As a woman, you can no longer simply dress up and go out every day; you need to take care of your man and children. This responsibility towards the family behind marriage is shared by both men and women.
The economic foundation behind marriage determines its superstructure. A man needs to continuously improve himself, enhance his self-worth, and earn more money to provide for the family's material and emotional well-being. Women, on the other hand, cannot solely rely on men for support; they must also be self-reliant, seeking opportunities to realize their own value, which is a responsibility to both the family and themselves. The interests behind marriage may seem simple—men are the breadwinners, women are homemakers, and men should earn more money—but when faced with the mundane realities of daily life, these interests become far more complex.
The understanding behind marriage: When you're dating, everything is fine. Whatever you do, your partner finds it adorable and doesn't object much. But after marriage, if the man has a little more social engagements, his wife becomes unhappy and even suspicious. She loses her previous tolerance and generosity and becomes more unreasonable. So, after marriage, the mutual understanding between husband and wife changes and is not as simple as they imagined.
Communication behind marriage is a challenge. When dating, couples talk about everything and want each other to know and discuss things. However, after marriage, some things become secretive and unspoken. Communication becomes increasingly difficult, and effective communication behind marriage has become an issue that many couples need to improve.