User blog comment:TESClaymore/Skyrim Answers from Bethesda/@comment-76.203.16.23-20110905022547

They're going for a "believable world" this time around, and by which they're doing GREAT with some parts... others just seem lacking. Marrying a wife you can't even kiss? Not even a hint at *wink wink nudge nudge* before bedtime? It just seems the only reason to marry anyone would be to make them your personal item carrier / meat shield while exploring.