彩礼如何成为男性的作弊工具

This podacast explores the Chinese custom of bride price, where the groom pays a sum to the bride's family as a condition for marriage, likening it to a security deposit. However, the author argues that bride price can reduce marriage to a financial transaction, allowing men to prioritize monetary contributions over other crucial qualities. They suggest that women should instead focus on a potential spouse's moral character, values, and willingness to contribute, qualities essential for a successful lifelong partnership. The text criticizes bride price for becoming a "cheating tool" that allows individuals to avoid evaluating a partner's true suitability, leading families to overlook critical character traits in favor of financial considerations. Ultimately, the author questions whether a partner's inherent character isn't a far more valuable indicator of marital success than a monetary payment.