The history that Coontz researched is presented in incredible detail. The history and information regarding the transitions of marriage through time is compelling, and because of the accuracy of the story, the nature of the subject matter makes it even more compelling. Personally, I have a counter-argument; I agree that the transition of marriage from business to love is completely accurate, but due to the perception of how society tries to impose traditional patriarchal marriage on citizens, it proves that marriage has