What's the difference between modern vs traditional marriages? As a Married to Medicine fan, the conversation of a woman's role in a marriage jarred a conversation in our ( Greg and I) marriage. How can these roles effect a marriage? Is it worth the fight trying to define modern vs traditional marriages and is it really an issue in today's society? As a black couple we know marriage can be challenging; however, it takes two individuals willing to work together as one in order to make it successful. Listen to what we think about this subject.