- Mutual Consent
- Both parties agree willingly to enter the marriage relationship.
- Subjection
- Mutual respect and submission to one another’s roles and responsibilities.
- Public Consent
- The marriage is recognized and acknowledged publicly, affirming its legitimacy.
- Sexual Responsibilities
- The expectation of intimacy and the sharing of a marital bond through sexual relations.
- Legal Requirements (License)
- A marriage license is obtained, fulfilling the legal prerequisites for a formal marriage.
- Fidelity & Faithfulness
- A commitment to remain loyal, honest, and exclusive to one’s spouse.
- Children Responsibilities
- The obligation to raise, care for, and nurture children, should the couple have them.
- Love
- The foundation of marriage, characterized by deep affection, care, and emotional connection.
- Spiritual Commitment Responsibilities
- The mutual spiritual duties, such as prayer, faithfulness to religious practices, and supporting each other’s spiritual growth.
What Makes Marriage?
Faith & Reason Nexus 
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