People marry for different reasons and have different objectives. A marriage that develops into a long-term parnership can be a very good one. Marriages metamorphosize with time. Passion changes to familiarity, respect and companionship, and yes often hate too. I have friends who have stuck it out for 40 years and I am envious of their ability to face life with a "united front."
A marriage of convenience suits some people, not everyone buys the Romeo and Juliette myth.
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My best will just have to be good enough.