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Why China's young people are rejecting marriage
The Explainer Changing attitudes and a slowing economy are contributing to a slump in weddings
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The origins of marriage
The Explainer The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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The pros and cons of marriage
Pros and Cons Fewer couples in the UK are choosing to tie the knot – but those who do are staying together longer
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The 'loyalty testers' who can check a partner's fidelity
Under The Radar The history of 'honey-trapping goes back a long way'
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The Iraqi bill to lower the age of marriage for girls to nine
The Explainer Politicians and activists are protesting the conservative bill, which would give religious leaders more power over personal affairs
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The couples who run their marriage like a business
In the Spotlight Using business principles in the home touted as a potential solution to gender disparity in domestic labour
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Boysober: the rebranding of female celibacy
Under the Radar Voluntarily abstaining from sex is gaining traction as a feminist choice amid erosion of reproductive rights and dating app fatigue
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The Week Unwrapped: Will the US end child marriage?
Podcast Why some states have no lower limit on marriage age, plus Black maternal health and the price of olive oil
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The growing US movement to end child marriages
Under the Radar Practice is 'surprisingly widespread' but only 12 states have so far banned it
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State 'should fund weddings to combat loneliness', says report
Speed Read Married people are the least lonely, but report suggests the poorest are priced out
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Polyamory is having a moment(s)
Why Everyone's Talking About The latest in loving more — and those who want less of it
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Woman realises she married her cousin
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
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How to lower the costs of divorce
feature The UK divorce rate is at a record high, bringing both emotional and financial strains
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The most weird and wonderful wedding traditions around the world
In Depth From gifting whale teeth to flogging the groom’s feet, matrimonial ceremonies vary around the world
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