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Maria Von Trapp: Love Came Years Later
28 Jul
Summary
- Maria married Georg Von Trapp for his children, not him.
- Her love for Georg grew over years, not at first sight.
- Many historical marriages were not initially based on romantic love.
The true love story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp, immortalized in 'The Sound of Music,' has nuances that diverge from the film's narrative.
Maria initially married Georg not out of romantic love for him, but for his children, whom she adored instantly. She accepted his proposal because he asked her to be a second mother to them.
Her feelings for Georg evolved over time; she later wrote that she grew to love him deeply, more than ever before or after. This union, which began with affection for the children, eventually blossomed into a profound love.
Historically, marriages were often practical arrangements, uniting families or providing economic stability, rather than solely based on romantic love, a practice still seen in some cultures today.
The Von Trapps were married for 20 years and had three more children before Georg's death in 1947. Maria passed away in 1987 in Vermont.
