Question
After having seen the boy who has proposed marriage for me, I have no emotional attraction to him. My parents insist that I accept the proposal since the boy has a good moral character. What is your advice?
Answer
The objective of the parties viewing one another is not to ascertain moral character or compatibility. This cannot be achieved from a brief viewing of a couple of minutes. The purpose of viewing is to ascertain emotional attraction. Therefore, if you have no emotional affection for him after having viewed him, then it is best to decline. Later when the novelty of marriage wears thin or evaporates, the lack of mutual love will intensify and lead to numerous problems.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 03
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- 10
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