Forms of marriage

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Monogamy
One husband and one wife
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Serial Monogamy
A series of Monogamous marriages, found in the USA and Europe where there's high levels of divorce.
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Arranged marriage
A marriage arranged by parents, typically Muslim, Sikh and Hindu families.
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Civil partnership
Gay marriage
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Polygamy
Marriage to one or more partner at the same time
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Polygyny
One husband with two or more wives
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Polyandry
One wife and two or more husbands
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A series of Monogamous marriages, found in the USA and Europe where there's high levels of divorce.

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Serial Monogamy

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A marriage arranged by parents, typically Muslim, Sikh and Hindu families.

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Card 4

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Gay marriage

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Card 5

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Marriage to one or more partner at the same time

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