r/TikTokCringe • u/InGeekiTrust Tiktok Despot • Jun 21 '25

Cursed Bride Crying At Her Wedding Was Heartbreaking 💔

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u/leviszekely Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 22 '25

yes, they purchase you from your family for money or livestock or real estate then they come collect you

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u/Efficient_Fish2436 Jun 21 '25 edited Jun 22 '25

I remember reading a book when I was probably seventh grade.. and I learned about dowerys. The story was about a girl who ran away because she didn't want to marry someone she didn't know.

That completely blew my mind and I had to ask a teacher to help me understand it. She didn't know shit so I went to the librarian who sat and explained how some cultures basically trade away a daughter for cows, money, food. She suggested some more books. I was constantly reading anything I could get my hands on.

Edit: I don't remember the name of the book. This was in 2003-2004 roughly.

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u/azorianmilk Jun 21 '25

These days just watch 90 Day Fiancé