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'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]].  In a few times and places, other forms existed, such as [[polygamy]] (multiple wives/husbands) and [[homosexuality#Homosexuality and Marriage|homosexual]] marriage (two people of the same sex).

'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Marriage is a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]], and is specifically ordained by God. [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09707a.htm] In a few times and places, other forms existed, such as [[polygamy]] (multiple wives/husbands) and [[homosexuality#Homosexuality and Marriage|homosexual]] marriage (two people of the same sex).

In most cultures, marriage is regarded as a life-long commitment to another person, under any circumstances. Frequently this involves a public commitment ceremony (called a wedding) to each other and, if the participants are Christian, before God.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/commonworship/texts/marriage/marriage.html The Marriage Service], ''The Church of England'', Retrieved 20 March 2007</ref> Unfortunately, sometimes people do not or cannot maintain that commitment, and the marriage ends in [[divorce]].

In most cultures, marriage is regarded as a life-long commitment to another person, under any circumstances. Frequently this involves a public commitment ceremony (called a wedding) to each other and, if the participants are Christian, before God.<ref>[http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/commonworship/texts/marriage/marriage.html The Marriage Service], ''The Church of England'', Retrieved 20 March 2007</ref> Unfortunately, sometimes people do not or cannot maintain that commitment, and the marriage ends in [[divorce]].