The Radical Idea of Marrying for Love (From Marriage, a History)

The Radical Idea of Marrying for Love (from Marriage, a History) STEPHANIE COONTZ
-What expectations are associated with marriage in contemporary Western societies?

A) the couple must love each other deeply, to a degree greater than that felt for any other adult
B) parents and in-laws should not be able to interfere in the marriage
C) married couples should, like best friends, share their most intimate feelings and secrets
D) couples should be sexually faithful to each other and openly express affection for one another
E) All of the above are expectations of contemporary Western marriage