Formulating a cross-culturally valid definition of marriage is difficult because:

a. what constitutes marriage varies so much from culture to culture.
b. all groups expect individuals to have only one spouse during their lifetime.
c. romantic love is often not considered necessary or even relevant for marriage.
d. people everywhere are expected to establish their own residence separate from their parents after getting married.


A

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