In ancient Greece & Rome, & in Europe through the 18th century, marriage was tied up more with politics and money than with love. In medieval Europe, the elite used marriage as a way to increase their wealth and to form political alliances. Among the middle classes, marriage was largely a business matter, a way for a man to raise capital (from the dowry) and for women to gain economic security. Marriage now is based more on love & attraction.
Have you ever heard of the movie Johnny Lingo? It is about 23 minutes long, but is a great example of love. When I was a kid, we girls used to joke with each other about whether we were a 6, 8, or 10 cow wife. Do we love our partner enough to bring out the good in them and help them to live up to their potential (beauty)? How we view our partner can be what they become...good or not so good. We are to become as one when we marry, so why wouldn't you love and cherish your partner and yourself as children of God with eternal potential for happiness together? Get outside of yourself and love your partner like Johnny Lingo did and see the miracles that can take place.
http://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2011-05-0010-johnny-lingo?category=feature-films
(this is the original film, there is a newer version too, but I like this the best! Enjoy :-)
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