Marriage

South Korean men are having a tough time finding wives. Here’s why things are about to get worse

In South Korea, beginning around 1980 and lasting up to around 2010 or so, many more boys were born than girls. When these boys reach adulthood and start looking for South Korean girls to marry, many will be unsuccessful

Marriage Mania: One couple in New Delhi will tie the knot every 4.5 seconds in next 3 weeks

The capital city is set to witness a matrimonial extravaganza as families come together to celebrate the union of their loved ones. During this season, Delhi will witness a single wedding every 4.5 seconds in next three weeks

Want to avoid ‘sleep divorce’? This ‘Scandanavian sleep method’ could be your answer

The Scandinavian sleep method, often referred to as the Nordic sleep method or Nordic sleep secrets, alludes to using two comforters on the bed rather than just one. The goal is to enhance comfort, relaxation, and general wellbeing in order to facilitate good-quality sleep

Young and unmarried? In THIS country you can earn by just tying the knot

Newlyweds in the Chinese district of Changshan will receive over 1,000 yuan (US$138) if a groom marries a woman who is aged 25 or younger. In China, the legal age of marriage is 22 for men and 20 for women

Does the new IPC Bill criminalise ‘love jihad’?

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill, 2023, has a specific provision where marrying a woman after ‘suppressing identity’ or indulging in sex under the false pretence of marriage could attract imprisonment as well as a fine. This proposed legislation seeks to replace the IPC of 1860

Who was Heather Armstrong, the 'queen of mommy bloggers' who died at the age of 47?

Heather Armstrong rose to prominence through her blog Dooce, which provided millions of readers with intimate daily glimpses of her journey through parenthood and marriage, as well as her harrowing battles with depression

Money Can Buy Happiness: Why married couples who combine finances stay together longer

According to a new study, married couples with joint bank accounts not only have better relationships but also dispute less over money. They also have greater confidence in managing household finances. Couples with separate accounts, however, see financial decision-making as more of an exchange

'I Do': Will India become the next country to approve of same-sex marriages?

The Supreme Court of India will today hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition of same sex marriages. This comes a day after the government termed such requests as ‘mere urban elitist views for social acceptance’. We take a look at how other nations have approved such unions

I Do Not: Why fewer and fewer couples are getting married in South Korea

Just 192,000 couples got married in South Korea last year – a 40 per cent decline since 2012 when 327,000 couples wed. Experts say the changing perception of marriage, particularly among young women, high-child rearing costs and workplace discrimination against married women are to blame

How UAE’s new laws change marriage, divorce, and inheritance for non-Muslim residents

Non-Muslim couples no longer need to obtain consent from the woman’s father or guardian in order to marry. Couples can also now file for ‘no-fault divorce’ – meaning they no longer have to prove any harm was done to them during the marriage