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Four Marriage Patterns in China

The four Chinese marriage patterns are male superiority, matrilineal clan, democratic and ambiguous.

1, male superiority and female inferiority type

This kind of Chinese marriage originated in ancient times from the idea of male superiority and female inferiority, and although it has been somewhat diluted in modern society, it still exists. Practically a little attention can be found, many marriages will have this kind of relationship. The male superiority type of marriage is mainly the man outside, the woman inside, the economic power of the family as well as the right to speak in the hands of the man, the wife and children's happiness are in the hands of the man, mainly because of the patriarchal social system as well as the deep-rooted ideology of the male superiority or inferiority of the woman caused by.

2, matrilineal clan type

This kind of Chinese marriage, the mother occupies the absolute dominant position. The reason for this type of Chinese marriage, women's earning power is stronger than men, and the main internal and external are a good hand, men are in a subordinate position, more powerful. Another reason is that the woman's mother's family is strong and can provide support for the woman.

3, democratic

Democratic marriage relationship is the best relationship in Chinese marriage. The man and the woman are equally capable, evenly matched, the two **** with the discussion of family matters, both sides are also in a state of equality, who will not overpower anyone, mutual checks and balances, each other tolerance and compromise, so that the family has become more cozy.

4, ambiguous type

Ambiguous type can actually be said to be the same bed type. Although the two are husband and wife, but only on the surface to maintain the relationship between husband and wife, but actually fall apart, just to maintain the integrity of the family, such a relationship more in the family with children. In order to ensure the integrity of the child's family or their own face, the surface to maintain the relationship between husband and wife, but behind the scenes, but each with others ambiguous unknown. In fact, they are already aware of it, but they just don't poke holes in it.

Marriage

1, recognize each other's uniqueness

Psychology has a kimchi effect, the general meaning is that the same vegetables and soaked in different water for a period of time, will be separated from them to cook, the flavor is not the same.

This effect is telling how much different environments can mold and infect a person. The partners come from their respective families of origin, which is the water in which this immersion takes place, and the person who grows up carries the flavor of his or her family of origin. So don't try to change the other half.

2, change from their own

Then the first one, if you really feel that the current life of both sides of the contradiction, you can try to change yourself, even if the life of a chicken feather, do not forget to keep their independence. The more developed a person is intellectually and spiritually, the freer the person is, and the more he or she can achieve maximum fulfillment in life.