[vivant]

Love as a basis for marriage is a relatively new (and somewhat Western) evolution to what historically has been treated as a contract or "arrangement."

Beauty fades, sure; sometimes love or what we thought was love will fade also. Contracts expire but they do not fade. I see nothing wrong with her desire to knowingly enter into an arrangement that will seemingly benefit both parties. Might not be a choice I make, but what do I care what she wants to choose for herself.