When individuals marry in the United States today,they typically marry for what reason?

A) false expectations
B) love
C) political alliances
D) convention or tradition
E) none of these choices

The most common reason for individuals to marry in the United States today is love. While convention and tradition may play a role in some cases, and political alliances or false expectations may have been factors in the past, the overwhelming majority of marriages in modern American society are based on mutual love and affection between partners.