God intended for this husband and wife to be one throughout their lives. He did not intend for that oneness be severed except by death of one the members of that union. There have been times in the history of man that the home was fairly stable. It was functioning somewhat as it should. Other times, for example in our modern society, the home is almost in shambles.
Divorce is wide spread.
Without benefit of clergy. Living together without being married is also adultery and fornication. The Christian is peculiar. Within the home there is love for the spouse - the husband or the wife. There is a bond of love, trust, and respect for each other, and for any children who are born to that union.