By the state of the marriage we do not here mean the state of love, which was dealt with in the last section, because this causes an inward inclination towards or away from marriage, but the state of the marriage which causes an outward inclination towards or away from it. This state together with its inclinations is manifold. For instance: 1. If the home contains young children, for whom a new mother must be sought. 2. If more children are desired. 3. If the household is wealthy and provided with servants of both sexes. 4. If unremitting business away from home distracts the mind from matters at home, and so without a new mistress there is a risk of trouble and accident. 5. If mutual help and duties demand it, as happens in some businesses and trades. 6. Moreover, it depends on the character of the surviving partner whether or not after the first marriage he or she can live alone without a partner. 7. Also the previous marriage either makes them afraid of married life or makes them keen on it. 8. I have been told that some people's dispositions have been influenced towards second marriages by polygamous love, sexual love, and the lust for deflowering virgins and for variety. Similarly some have been influenced by fear of legal proceedings or ill-repute, if they commit adultery. There are also many other reasons which produce outward inclinations to get married.