For women, the important ingredients for happiness are to forge an identity, serve the Lord, get an education, develop your talents, serve your family, and, if possible, to have a family of your own.

... rarely missed her family - her family had created their own realm of problems - but at times like this, having someone to turn to would have made life easier.

The Hindu marriage may be described as the union of two families. In this union, there is no room for petty ambitions and personal ego-trips. What is involved is love for the entire family that one is marrying into.

My parents were, had a marriage of passion, and the passion was about their religious beliefs. They were both immigrant families that - well, my father's family came as Puritans to Massachusetts.

“The family is definitely overwhelmed, not just by people's generosity, but by their caring.”

“It's an opportunity to celebrate New Year's with the family in mind.”

“He's a great athlete. The whole family are great athletes.”

“He wants the place to feel like a family environment.”

“It was wrong for them to broadcast that before the families were notified.”

“He really loves his family. I respect that.”