Along with the dramatic changes in economic, political and social life, the marriage model in the period 1976-1986 continued to change, starting from the context of understanding partners. Based on the analysis of quantitative survey data of the topic "The Northern Rural Family in the period 1976-1986" the article shows the shift towards increasing the autonomy and initiative of individuals in finding Looking for a mate. However, this shifting process does not lead to a complete escape from family influence, the role of family, family lineage ... remains at a certain level. Factors such as occupation at the time of marriage, cohorts of marriage and local residents have an impact on the level of initiative in seeking an individual's spouse.