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Types of Marriages

The saying about different strokes for different folks is true in marriage, too. Many situations and lifestyle choices make for different types of marriages -- some follow the traditional path and some follow a non-traditional path.
  1. Common Law Marriage
  2. Military Marriages (20)
  3. Arranged Marriages (10)
  4. Same-Sex Marriage (19)
  5. Cousin Marriages (5)
  6. Prison Marriages (11)
  7. Second Marriages (11)

Trophy Wife

Definition of the term trophy wife.

Marriage of Convenience

Definition of marriage of convenience.

Open Marriage

Definition of open marriage.

May-December Marriage

The definition of a May-December marriage along with slang terms describing this type of relationship.

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