Question

In puritan marriages: reciprocal affection and companionship were the ideal. divorce was not allowed. husbands could beat their wives without interference from the authorities. wives were banned from attending church because they might end up disagreeing with how their husbands interpreted the sermon. women could speak only when spoken to.

Answer 1

The answer is reciprocal affection and companionship were the ideal.

Divorce was allowed in Puritan marriages as they saw marriage as a legal contract unrelated to one's religious beliefs. Women attended church with their husbands and children, however they were not allowed to speak in church, but could at home and they were not allowed to make decisions in the church. Wife beating was not condoned by the authorities.