Dating in 1800s
03-May-2020 01:21
In the early days of dating, many century America was all social capital, decorum, and familial oversight.Dating did not yet exist in the modern sense; society instead favored a courtship model which almost entirely consisted of one long, parentally-controlled audition for marriage.
Separation was often only granted on grounds of bigamy, impotence, or adultery.
During the courtship process, it was typical for the intended couples to divulge their perceived character flaws to ensure that a long-term commitment would be logical and feasible.