50 Remarkable and Amusing Facts About Marriage That You Probably Didn’t Know!

46. Cohabiting Seniors
The number of older adults (aged 65 and above) living together without marriage nearly doubled between 1990 and 2000, illustrating changing social norms around commitment.
47. Enslaved Women’s Unique Marital Rights
In 1815, a freed slave woman petitioned lawmakers to allow her to re-enslave herself so she could continue to marry her enslaved husband, showing the complex intersections of love and societal constraints.
48. Historical Perspectives on Contraception
For centuries, the Catholic Church considered contraception a sin, viewing women through a lens of worthlessness beyond their reproductive capabilities.
49. Adultery Unveiled
In the 17th century, a Massachusetts husband was publicly exposed along with his adulterous wife, as the community believed that his failure in marital duties contributed to her unfaithfulness.
50. Cultural Influences on Marriage
Today’s marriage traditions are heavily influenced by various cultures, including Roman, Hebrew, and Germanic traditions, alongside teachings from the medieval Christian church and the Protestant Reformation.
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