For generations, wealthy families have encouraged their children to marry within similar socio-economic circles, partly to preserve their fortunes.
"People naturally meet partners with same experiences and hobbies," says Moses Mathini, Head of Private Wealth and Legal at Liaison Group.
"These hobbies tend to financially exclude those who cannot afford them regularly, reducing the likelihood of people from different economic backgrounds socialising."
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