2007-07-23 12:11:06 · 21 answers · asked by Cat 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
To unite property, marriage did not become a Romantic notion until the Victorian Era.
2007-07-24 17:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by cynical 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage was invented to bring couples closer togeather as a family, and so they could have children the proper family way and watch them grow as a family =]
ime glad marriage was invented its so sweet.!!
2007-07-23 19:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Alan 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think for property reasons. When people married centuries ago the wife was considered the husband's property, like his children, his land, his home and his animals. The marriage meant that she could only have children with him - that she was bound to him.
Eventually it became for romantic reasons. But I think (I'm not sure) that in some places the wife is still considered her husband's property.
2007-07-23 19:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"It all started in england as a form of political agreement because the economy neccesitated such draconian measures. It is basically a business arrangement between two people who form a partnership and who, ideally get along very well."
God Save the Queen!!!!
Regards,
John Williams, Aspiring intellectual from England.
2007-07-23 19:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a part in the bible that was omitted, it states: And Adam did piseth god off, and god retaliated by inventing marriage to punish Adam.
2007-07-23 19:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Julius C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To take the number of women a man could have from hundreds to one. Unless you follow the principal and believe in plural marriages.
2007-07-23 19:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by traceylenore 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its sad but so very true back in the day it was a way of saying women belong to the men! That is why they take on the last name of the man. It 3rd world contries or countries who look down upon woman it is still true to this day. GOD BLESS THE USA!
2007-07-23 19:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by tjnw79 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Marriage originated when God sanctioned it as a joining between a man and a woman, starting with Adam and Eve.
2007-07-23 19:13:16 · answer #8 · answered by Josh 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To have a binding contract, that assures the support of the family unit.
2007-07-23 19:20:43 · answer #9 · answered by flieder77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To encourage and provide security for both men and women due to their natural biological and emotional needs, and to provide security and love for children.
2007-07-23 19:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋