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Pre-marriages courses in Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Social Affairs decides to make pre-marriage courses compulsory for prospective couples. The hope is this will cut the Kingdom's growing divorce rate, especially among young people.
In practice, divorce often hits women hardest because it's almost impossible for a divorced Saudi woman to remarry. One Saudi university study that looked into marriages found about forty percent were unhappy - with aspects of violence, cruelty and continuous disagreement.
Some people suggest that part of the problem is that Saudi men are unable to deal with a female population who is more educated and assertive. Others argue it's simply too easy to obtain a divorce if you're a man.

prospective couples

Parella de promesos