#mental health 6 min read
Mental Health and Marriage: Talking About Wellbeing Honestly
How Pakistani couples and families can approach mental health before and after marriage: stigma, honest disclosure, support, and when to seek profess…
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Articles about Marriage
Every article we have published on marriage.
#deen 6 min read
Faith and Practice: Questions to Discuss About Religion Before Marriage
How couples in Pakistan can talk about religious practice before marriage: prayer, sect, family traditions, raising children and handling differences…
#legal 6 min read
Child Marriage Laws in Pakistan: Minimum Age and Why It Matters
An overview of child marriage laws in Pakistan: minimum marriage age in Islamabad, Sindh and other provinces, penalties, and why marrying adults with…
#money 6 min read
Money Talk Before Marriage: Income, Savings and Family Responsibilities
How Pakistani couples can talk about money before marriage: income, maintenance, the wife's earnings, supporting parents, debt, savings and budgeting…
#marriage 7 min read
The First Year of Marriage: Habits That Build a Strong Foundation
Practical habits for newly married couples in Pakistan: communication, managing in-laws, money, handling disagreements and keeping the friendship ali…
#career 7 min read
Working Women and Marriage: How to Discuss Career Before the Nikah
How working women and their families can discuss career, job changes, relocation and household responsibilities with a rishta family before marriage,…
#second marriage 7 min read
Second Marriage After Divorce or Widowhood: Starting Again With Dignity
Guidance for divorced and widowed men and women in Pakistan considering marriage again: dealing with stigma, children, family conversations and findi…
#family 7 min read
Cousin Marriage in Pakistan: Family Ties, Health Questions and Honest Conversations
A balanced look at cousin marriage in Pakistan: why families choose it, what the health considerations are, and how to approach screening and consent…