Originally Posted by Searching

The fact that there are women going for these types of practical relationships is not surprising. Really, it is only modern custom that states marriage partners should be passionate and in love. Love matches grew out of the expansion of female rights. Suddenly women have more opportunities and therefore more time to find someone they love. But think of the thousands of years that marriages were arranged because it was socially or monetarily helpful to both parties. A marriage of convenience .

This type of marriage is not very exciting, but it can work because it has for so long, and if you don't want to deal with the heart ache, why not? Very practical, if not very stimulating.