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How to talk about mahr without it becoming a negotiation
Mahr is a gift and a right, not a price. The way it is discussed says a great deal about both families.
Start with what it means
Talk first about what the mahr is for, before any amount is mentioned.
Let her decide
The mahr is hers. Her wishes come first, and her family supports them.
Keep it kind
A conversation about mahr that ends with both families respecting each other has gone well, whatever the amount.