Man and woman registered their marriage and lived together.
Case B
Male and female registered their marriage in a religious house and dwelled together.
Case C
Dude and chick cohabited.
It seemed that all three couples are doing the same thing, like the ending of Sleeping Beauty -- live happily ever after.
But are you sure it is really ever after?
We will take Case C. Chick got pregnant. Well, that's alright, they are planning to get married, anyway. In due course, the baby is born. Meanwhile, dude and chick querrelled day and night. Dude's parents are concerned. Chick's parents are worried. Chick moved out. Chick's mum advised her daughter to leave the baby (very much loved by everyone involved) to dude's mum to care for and to bring up.
End result
Dude is single again. Chick is free to hunt for Prince Charming. Dude's mum acquired a new grandson without a daughter-in-law.
There are three elements involved: the legal step, the religious ceremony and the customary rites. The legal step involved signing some documents. The religious ceremony involves the clergy in a religious setting. Customary rites may be wearing some costumes, serving tea, or walking round a fire. They are equally significant.
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