But not before I must; and later, if any try to thrust me towards marriage.

This argument unwittingly follows the ancient Roman attitude towards marriage.

This type of obsessive behavior towards marriage was not uncommon in young women in the 19th century.

Then I shall know that my calling is not towards marriage.

She is now dating the drinking buddy with outlook towards marriage.

Couples were asked about their relationship, mutual history, and philosophy towards marriage.

Harriet's motives towards marriage are not altogether dissimilar from Peter's.

But she is also not positively inclined towards marriage.

The superstitious male attitude towards marriage and women is also criticized in this novella.