Consultant Marriage Interview Question:

How many sisters/brothers does the other party have?

Submitted by: Muhammad

If either is the only son/daughter will the other party realize that the entire burden of supporting the parents/in-laws (even if not financially, but emotionally and socially) fall on the couple? There may not be any one else to share the burden when the parents grow old. This is important.

I have known men who have refused to marry girls who have no brothers, fearing that the in laws will become a burden later on in life. Even if the man is willing, his parents may put a spoke.

Likewise I have also known girls who want their husbands to have brothers and/or sisters to share her future burden.

The couple tries to balance with this with another future benefit, viz inheritance. If he/she bears the burden alone, will he/she also reap the inheritance advantage alone?
Submitted by: Muhammad