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humanodon  ·  4006 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 6 Stereotypical American Weddings

Well, that is kind of where these traditions come from. Note that dowries/bride prices are prevalent around the world and that marriage was essentially an economic decision for centuries, until the Romantic period where "romantic love" took root as an idea.

Personally, I would have no problem marrying for economic purposes (in my favor, naturally) provided I was allowed at least one mistress . . .