The Qur'an forbids all sexual intercourse outside the marital bond as sinful, but makes no distinction between them.

Robert Frost's definition of tragedy - something terrible happens and nobody's to blame - fits the way their marital bond dissolves.

It seems probable that, with the loosening of marital and family bonds, adultery is on the increase or at least can be more openly admitted.

Love has never been out of the question for our ancestors; they just didn't always believe that such a thing could be found within marital bonds.

The Dixie Chicks are in line with country tradition when they sing about strains on the marital bond.

This view guides couples away from the mistrust and hostility that destroys marital bonds.

Sexual relations outside the marital bond are severely condemned in Islamic teachings.

Was the marriage (and who would deny that costly commissions assume the significance of a marital bond?)

Gottman's predictions are based on perceived marital bond.

Her function as a goddess of marital bonds is also noted.