Marriage is very important in Hinduism. Marriage is a bond in which two people promise to join each other for seven births. Marriage is also a rite in sixteen rites from the birth of any person to death. The couple then start a new life, leading to their descent moving. Many rituals are performed during marriage. These include many important rituals like turmeric, mehndi, sinduradan, kanyadaan, phera, farewell.

Usually, a picture of love, romance and sweetness of relationships emerges in the minds of people as soon as they hear the name of marriage. In Japan these days, a completely different kind of marriage is in discussion, which does not have romance. Nevertheless, this relationship is trending among people.

Friendship marriage

Actually, this unique relationship is called ‘Friendship Marriage’, which means a marriage based on friendship. The foundation of this marriage does not rest on love, but is based on trust, understanding and emotional. For this relationship, two such people get married, who understand each other… want to live together, but there is no romantic or physical relationship between them. It can also be called a kind of Companianship Agreement, where the two partners together distribute the responsibilities of life.

First these things are discussed

According to media reports, since 2015, more than 500 people in Japan have been tied in such weddings. Every practical thing is fixed openly before the wedding among these couples, in which the house expenses will be handled, who will cook food, how will the holiday plan and if the children are there, how will they be raised, etc. Explain that this trend is growing rapidly in those who are either ascasual or homosexuals. In such a situation, ‘Friendship Marriage’ has become legally the best option for them.

Why the trend is growing

• Countries like Japan have a lot of social pressure on marriage and family. Every person is expected to marry and produce children. Many people are choosing the path of friendship marriage only to avoid this pressure.
• A large number of people are living alone in Japan. Due to the rush of work and limited circles, people feel emotionally alone. In such a situation, this marriage gives them a partner with whom they can share their words, distribute responsibilities.
• In these relationships, both do not have any kind of expectations from each other. They have less scope for stress and differences. The relationship runs on the basis that the two together make each other’s life easier.
• In Japan, married people get many benefits in taxes and other government schemes. That is why many people are giving tawosjo to ‘Friendship Marriage’.

Other countries are also adopting trends

Today’s generation is changing rapidly. People are now giving priority to their career, personal life and mental pieces. In such a situation, the friendship marriage gives them a way in which the society is also satisfied and the person also maintains his liberty. This trend is now gradually reaching other countries of the world, because every human needs a partner in some form in life, on which he can trust with eyes closed.