Iranian youth metaphors of marriage based on cognitive metaphorical theory

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate young people's metaphors of "marriage" based on the cognitive metaphorical theory of Lakoff and Johnson. Methodology: The approach of this study was a qualitative one that according to the purpose of studying and achieving the lived experiences of individuals, we used the phenomenological method. The study population was married youth who wanted to be interviewed in this field and Based on the principle of theoretical sampling and data saturation, 13 people were interviewed. Finding: This study showed how the Iranian youth understand the concept of marriage in such a way that the nature of marriage is a purposeful way that can be created by spouses. The existence of origin, destination, purposefulness, human corridor and movement, and finally the necessities of a healthy and successful transition to this destination, is well seen to explain "way" as my nickname "marriage". Conclusion: Findings indicate that in this regard, the approach of educational counseling should be resorted to, in addition to the purpose and destination of the couple in marriage, their goals in life in terms of value and semantic changes in society and discourses involving spouses around Examine the concept of marriage.