Marriage in Skyrim isn't as fleshed out as the romances in similar RPGs such as Mass Effect tend to be. Here are a few Skyrim characters that really should have been marriageable but, for one reason or another, weren't. In the eyes of many Skyrim fans, it feels like a missed opportunity. There are several characters in the game, though, who aren't featured as a marriage candidate despite how much unique dialogue they have.

Bethesda's fantasy RPG Skyrimallows players to marry certain NPCs, from dedicated followers such as Lydia to more minor characters that can be encountered across the map.