The implicit contract of marriage encompasses unspoken expectations and assumptions about roles, responsibilities, and mutual support that partners often bring into their relationship. These expectations are typically culturally influenced and may not be explicitly discussed, leading to potential misunderstandings or unmet expectations if not addressed openly. Despite its importance, the implicit contract of marriage is often assumed rather than explicitly acknowledged, influenced by cultural norms, personal beliefs, and communication challenges within relationships.
Marriage is portrayed as a love pact based on romantic passion and everlasting commitment to each other. What is not said, is that women are expected to offer regular sex and men are expected to pay the costs of the family. It is a form of accepted prostitution. But packaged as love and family. Men and women need each other but for different reasons. Men need sex and women need support to raise a family. It would be nice if we could admit this transactional nature of sex rather than pretend that women have orgasms.