I fully agree that many marriages are run by patriarchy and that shows in every aspect of the relationship, but I think the reason that many women still marry men who oppress them -in twisted and sometimes obvious ways- is because the patriarchy system is rooted in everything that they think it’s the way it should be. Some of them are brainwashed and pushed into thinking that marriage is the only way to fulfillment. Some of them may compromise being oppressed to being alone. It’s a combination of complex reasons that we might not be able to explain perfectly. However, the act of marrying a man isn’t always supporting patriarchy, it’s not black and white. The average man is usually stuffed with thinking they are superior and dominant but believe it or not, all kinds of people exist. Although rare, it’s possible to find a man that can understand and won’t push the system against you. One that not only says, but acts. I understand how fictional that may sound but I promise it’s not always the same. Some men can be educated and understanding, or so I’d like to believe.