How did marriage patterns change in the late middle ages?

The patterns change becuase more men and women have to marry when they are older. As couples waited for economic security before marrying, both men and women tended to be of an older age at marriage. The late marrying age of males may have contributed to widespread prostitution, which was often regulated. Rape was a fairly common crime and received a relatively light punishment. The Church became more vocal in condemning homosexuality, suggesting that it may have become more common