Because historically the purpose of marriage was the secure economic and political alliances, and importantly produce heirs so that wealth stayed in the family. Even the idea of formally asking for the consent of the two people to be is only around 1000 years old.
Marriage first and foremost is a legal contract to bind your wealth together. The romance is just marketing.
Because historically the purpose of marriage was the secure economic and political alliances, and importantly produce heirs so that wealth stayed in the family. Even the idea of formally asking for the consent of the two people to be is only around 1000 years old.
Marriage first and foremost is a legal contract to bind your wealth together. The romance is just marketing.
Ten key moments in the history of marriage - BBC News - https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17351133