Watta satta (Urdu: وٹہ سٹہ) is a tribal custom in Pakistan of exchanging brides between two families. At the time of marriage, both families trade brides. That is, both families must have a daughter and a son and be willing to betroth them to a daughter and son of the other family. For example, in order for one to marry off his son, he must also have a daughter to marry off in return to the same family. This custom was invented to prevent divorces between husband and wife. In a 'watta-satta' marriage, a brother has to think about his sister before giving a divorce to his wife.
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