The Future Italian Spouse
La Sposa Italiana
What was an Italian man looking for in
his future helper? What did he expect from the deal? La futura sposa
italiana might need to be an attractive Italian woman according
to his tastes, but she also had to be able to enter into and contribute
to the family business. Italian men would seek a future business partner
who was physically strong and a companion willing to work with her hands.
Women who were reluctant to work with their hands, as some were, would
have difficulty getting married - unless, of course, they came from very
wealthy families.
In Italian marriage proposals your physical capabilities as related to
farm work, might be valued more highly than your outward appearance or
looks.
