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Historically, Hawaiian unions were focused on the collective rather than just the nuclear family.

: Relationships were communal responsibilities. Decisions, including marriage, often involved extended relatives and were meant to ensure the prosperity of the lineage.

In Hawaiian culture, relationships and romantic storylines are inextricably linked to the land ( āinaā i n a ), family ( ohanao h a n a