Anne LamottA good marriage is where both people feel like they're getting the better end of the deal.
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Marriages are a two-way street. While both people in a relationship must often give up something to make the relationship work, they also get to benefit by having someone they love and care about by their side. They may not always agree with one another, but through compromise and hard work they can find a way to make it work.
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