1. Companionship
2. Tired of looking for “LOVE”
3. Don’t believe in or want LOVE anymore
4. Financial reasons
5. Caring for someone enough, even though love isn’t there
6. common goals
Most of these could come under the umbrella of “marriage of convenience”, an old-fashioned term. Love is not necessary for a successful marriage. Also, love can develop from a caring relationship.
Had that once......wouldn't do it again. I'd rather be lonely alone... than lonely in my husband's bed.
Love has different formas as well you can love someone without being in love with them.
“Most of these could come under the umbrella of “marriage of convenience”, an old-fashioned term.”
I’m reminded of an early scene in “Out of Africa” where Meryl Streep has been jilted by her lover and suggests to his brother that they get married because they’ve always been friends and most of the reasons you mentioned.
His response is “No. I have to marry a virgin, I can’t stand criticism.” One of my favorite movie lines.