"life long companionship of
mutual love blessed by god
"In the beginning god created the male and female. For this reason a
man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the
two shall become one flesh -Mark 10:7
Procreation- having children
Union- a loving partnership of living together
rearing children- providing
nurture and security
One flesh- sexual intimacy
Sacred-blessed by god
Eternal-lifelong faithful relationship
traditionally
arranged-parents meet
and discuss suitability of
partners