A strong marriage, in other words, is an intentional one. But the other findings, like the fact that expensive rings and ceremonies dont yield happier unions, are more surprising. Perhaps ill-matched couples use giant diamonds or flashy weddings to cover up the cracks in their emotional foundations. Or maybe couples that have modest rings and receptions feel that their boundless love is a celebration enough. Maybe this is all being thrown by some hidden Kardashian variable that none of us has uncovered yet. Whatever the case, Francis and Mialon conclude that our findings provide little evidence to support the validity of the wedding industry’s general message that connects expensive weddings with positive marital outcomes. The average wedding now costs about $30,000, however, so this does not bode well.
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:14:40 +0000
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