Quote Originally Posted by Teslo View Post
It's not really off topic, though. It is in regards to your post. :P

Yeah, I think it's a little more serious than "Just an RP thing". If I'm spending a lot of time with someone in game like that, chances are I'm trying to engender a relationship with that person. :P If I'm going to shell out $20 for something, it's not just going to be for "A good laugh and traded smiles". $20 is at LEAST half of a first date, after all! If I'm really spending the kind of time with someone to where I feel like marriage in the game is worth it, chances are I'm getting to know this person on a rather intimate level in real life, as well. Otherwise why bother? XD
Unlike you, not everyone views marriage in a game as a serious thing... I've married friends in games just for the bonus it provides. Heck, I'm gonna marry someone probably random on FFXIV because I want the mount and the outfits.