I honestly think that if it weren’t for sex men in the past probably would not have married.
In the past a lot of guys did not marry because they couldn’t support a family (again, a nod to hypergamy and how it benefits women at the expense of men). Or were not from the right background. Or died early from illness, wars and/or work.
I suspect that there is truth in that.
My mother told me how after her mother's 5-6th child, she suggested they cool it a little and his response was *I got married to have a good time*.
She went on to have 8 more kids for a total of 13.
Somehow, she still survived to the age of 81.
Shows you how dense most men are, including me. If a man is strictly looking for sex, he shouldn't get married, especially in today's world.
I've said as much to my oldest son, who turns 28 today. That same advice will be delivered in a few years to my youngest son, when he turns 18.
BTW, I got in a bit of trouble at work a while back, when I was overheard saying, "I told my sons it's ok to date women with tattoos, you just don't marry them." I work in an office that's 2 to 1 female, with 5 of the six supervisors being female, many with "body art."
First time in my 40+ years in the workforce that I wouldn't want to have a relationship with any woman I work with. "Slovenly" and "overbearing" are two adjectives that fit them.
You are likely right, but a good marriage is far better than being alone.
All men would grow to understand this if they could witness it.