concept   marriage
culture   Western Europe
statement   Western European marriage emphasizes monogamous union based on love and personal choice for a lifelong commitment.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 marriage Europe Monogamous marriage is the norm 2
2 get married Europe Expected to occur in late 20s to early 30s, with a lavish wedding ceremony and reception 1
3 marriage Europe Monogamous lifelong commitment between two people 1
4 marriage Europe Legal contract often involving elaborate ceremonies 1
5 marriage Europe Love marriages are more common 1
6 marriage Europe Emphasizes the union of two individuals with a focus on romantic love 1
7 marriage Europe Emphasis on romantic love and individual happiness 1
8 marriage Europe A personal choice and can be between individuals of the same gender 1
9 marriage Europe Monogamy is the traditional form of marriage 1
10 marriage Europe Monogamous marriages are the norm 1
11 marriage Europe Monogamous marriages are the norm. 1
12 marriage Europe Celebrated as an individual choice for personal happiness 1
13 marriage Western Europe Often viewed as a union of two individuals based on love and personal choice 1
14 marriage Western Europe Monogamous relationship between two individuals 1
15 marriage license Europe Required legal document for marriage, issued by government authorities 1