Woman Between Islam and Western Society
11. Success in Marriage
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GUARANTEED SOLUTION
It is undeniable that happiness in marriage is
closely linked with awareness. Awareness can make
a marriage. Its absence can mar it.
If it were given any serious thought, it would
become evident that trouble with the in-laws is a
problem created by default. It is also more
imaginary than real. Unfortunately ours is not an
aware society. And we are paying the price for that
in different ways. One of them is the increasing
discord between brides and their in-laws.
Certain historical factors have caused the members
of our community to live in a world of make-
believe. They are ignorant of the realities of life,
and, because of this lack of awareness, they are
suffering for it in every walk of life. Marital
problems are part of this inheritance.
The parental home is a haven where a girl receives
natural affection. The in-laws’ home is a place
where, by her own efforts, she has to create a niche
for herself. A daughter, being the flesh and blood of
her parents, will be loved by them, regardless of
