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Originally Posted by Free1
The concept of romantic love we use in our western modern civilization is not universal. While love may exist in all societies, the emphasis is different in different societies and times.
It is also common to assume romantic love is the only and best foundation for marriage and creating a family, but it may actually be a poor basis for building a family.
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I agree. There are many countries in the world where marriages are arranged by families, in some, they are even bartered.
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Women may be married for four things,
Their wealth,
Their lineage,
Their beauty,
Their religion.
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