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World Service,06 Jan 2024,26 mins

Finding love in an arranged marriage

World of Wisdom

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In this first edition of the year a man from Uzbekistan wants to understand how to find love in his arranged marriage. He believes in the life-long commitment he has made but finds it difficult to connect in a deep way to the partner he has married. After over a decade together he feels that he does not share the values and interests of his wife. Sufi imam Jamal Rahman offers advice. Presenter: Sana Safi Producers: Zoe Gelber and Charlie Taylor

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