Source: Book of Rites, "Duke Ai Asked"
Marriage is the heart of a family; treat it with care.
"The wife is the mistress of family rites": the one who holds the family together and must be honoured. Marriage is the foundation of the home; treat it seriously and with mutual respect, and value your partner's contribution.
| Single | Date with marriage in mind; take each relationship seriously. |
|---|---|
| Dating | Respect each other and keep both families in mind. |
| Married | Recognise your partner's contribution and cherish each other. |
From the Book of Rites: Confucius told Duke Ai of Lu that the wife presides with her husband over the family rites; how could one not respect her? A gentleman honours his wife and values marriage.
Text: the 100-lot Matchmaker (Yue Lao) oracle used in Taiwan. Most lots quote classical texts; sources were checked against the originals, obvious copying errors corrected, and uncertain sources marked as such.
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