concept   family involvement in marriage traditions
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, marriage customs strongly emphasize family involvement and building relationships with extended family members.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fiancee Middle Eastern countries Engagement is seen more as a family agreement and the fiancee's role may be less emphasized 1
2 fiancee Middle Eastern countries In some Middle Eastern cultures, there may be a formal arrangement of the engagement, involving the families of the couple 1
3 fiancee Middle Eastern countries Arranged marriages more common, with families playing a significant role in the selection process 1
4 fiancee Middle Eastern cultures The concept of a fiancée may not be openly acknowledged, and public displays of affection between the betrothed couple may be discouraged. 1
5 honeymoon Middle Eastern countries May include family members and is often spent visiting relatives 1
6 honeymoon Middle Eastern countries The honeymoon is less emphasized and may involve more family members, with the focus on the newlyweds building relationships with each other's extended family. 1
7 honeymoon Middle Eastern countries The concept of a honeymoon is less emphasized and traditional customs around marriage and family take precedence. 1
8 honeymoon Middle Eastern countries May not involve a trip immediately after the wedding due to cultural and religious factors, and may include more family involvement 1
9 honeymoon Middle Eastern countries Honeymoon might not be openly discussed and may not be seen as a significant tradition in some regions. 1
10 newlywed Middle Eastern countries Newlyweds may move in with or live near the husband's family to maintain close family ties. 1