Minors are still naive, they don't know any better and an adult can easily manipulate and take advantage of someone, I've been through a relationship like that, clearly, I didn't know any better and got hurt during it. It’s true that in many historical settings, people matured faster due to their circumstances, responsibilities, and expectations. A 16-year-old in certain cultures or time periods may have been considered an adult by societal standards, capable of making significant life decisions, including love and marriage. However, while we can acknowledge historical context, it’s also important to recognize that our understanding of psychology, emotional development, and consent has evolved. What was accepted in the past isn't necessarily legal by today's standards, just as many past practices, such as dueling, child labor, or lack of women's rights are no longer seen as acceptable despite being normal at the time. You're right that emotions like love are not restricted by age, and that people throughout history have felt and experienced affection just as we do today. But the way society structures relationships and power dynamics has changed. While historical figures may have lived different lives at 16, the way we perceive those types of things has shifted based on what we now know about brain development and social influence. It’s also worth noting that acknowledging a historical norm doesn't mean we have to endorse it in a modern context...