Brazilian women understand the importance of taking control of their relationships with men. While men are generally satisfied with non-marital cohabitation,
brazilian women are increasingly looking for the man who will initiate the marriage. Traditionally, men have held positions of power and control in the public sphere. In the family, the husband is often considered the head of the household, and the wife is primarily responsible for household matters. This is changing. In recent years, more women are choosing to initiate relationships with men before getting married.