Choosing a Partner in Marriage

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In this text, the topic of spouse selection in marriage is discussed and the importance of this process is emphasized. It focuses on how the choice of a spouse affects people’s lives, the impact of cultural differences on this process and the association of happiness in marriage with the right choice of a spouse. The [...]

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    Published inTo Be a Happy Family
    First Page39
    Last Page53
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359500.3
    Page Count15
    Copyright HolderNobel Tıp Kitabevleri
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    In this text, the topic of spouse selection in marriage is discussed and the importance of this process is emphasized. It focuses on how the choice of a spouse affects people’s lives, the impact of cultural differences on this process and the association of happiness in marriage with the right choice of a spouse. The text also explains that the basis of a healthy marriage is based on choosing the right spouse and how this process should be managed.

    Mehmet Nesim Anustekin (Author)
    PhD, Psychological Counselor, Diyarbakır Provincial Directorate of National Education
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9540-5315
    3Mehmet Nesim ANUŞTEKİN graduated from Atatürk University, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling in 2012. He completed his master’s degree with a study titled ""A Research on the Relationship between the Loneliness Levels of High School Students and Their Perception of God"". His doctoral education focused on ""The Meaning of Life, Psychological Well-being, and Religiosity Relationship in Adolescents (Diyarbakır Sample)"". Currently, Mehmet Nesim ANUŞTEKİN works as a psychological counselor and guidance teacher in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. He is the author of the book ""Loneliness Thought and God Perception in Adolescents"", published previously. Mehmet is married and has two children.

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