Why the “Marriage as Prostitution” Argument Doesn’t Hold Up

Some argue marriage is just a financial transaction: men pay for women’s time, bodies, and companionship. But this theory unravels under closer scrutiny. Marriage combines legal, cultural, emotional, and spiritual bonds. Both partners invest resources, support, commitment, and sacrifice. Reducing it to payment ignores trust, values, attraction, and shared life goals. Questions like “If money buys access, how much do you charge?” expose the theory’s flaws. Most people reject the notion that relationships are purely commercial. Is marriage a simple deal or something deeper? Share your thoughts on what truly binds two people in a partnership.

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