![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s easy to see why this trope was born out of historical romance, because in past centuries it was much more common for people to marry for reasons other than love. But I think this trope really is about both lovers making the agreement themselves. Some people include arranged marriage romances under the umbrella of marriage of convenience stories. Historical marriages of convenience often feature a hero who needs to marry in order to have an heir or to receive his inheritance and a heroine who needs to marry to save her reputation, help her family, escape a less desirable marriage, or gain independence. The main thing to remember is that this type of marriage is inspired by practical reasons and not romance. There are many political, economical, or social reasons that can motivate a marriage of convenience. What is a Marriage of Convenience in Romance?Ī marriage of convenience is defined as any marriage that occurs for reasons other than love or affection. ![]()
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