Arranged vs. Free-Choice Marriages: Which Are Most Loving?
Psychology Today | 17.08.2026 04:04
Throughout history, across hundreds of cultures worldwide, male-female marriage has been almost ubiquitous. From ancient times until the 17th century, almost all marriages were arranged by the future spouses’ families. Love between bride and groom was largely irrelevant. What mattered most was how marriages impacted the two families’ alliances and finances.
