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Ahhh but there are so many stories of marriages that have lasted until death did them part where the couple were in love the entire time. That is not to say that it is easy, both of my parents have had to support each other through major illnesses and had their fair share of disagreements. They chose to work through their issues and accept that the other is not perfect and stay together even though there were times I think that they did not particularly like the other person. They still loved each other and that was worth fighting for.
Marriage is not easy but it is wonderful to go to bed with the man who makes me feel more complete and who loves me and supports me even when I annoy him. He feels the same way.
So you can look at the bad results or you can look at the good results and pick your poison. I have friends who are my age and single. They have their own sets of issues to confront. What will they do when they are in their 70's or 80's? Who will take care of them when they are sick? Those thoughts bring a different set of stressors then the problems of two people living together everyday.
It took me 33 years to find the man who was right for me. If he had not come along then, I would have waited longer. It is not something to rush into but it is wonderful when you find it. I only hope that I have the same strength and love as my Parents and Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents to work through the rough patches when they come.
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