The romantic fairy tales we grew up with -- where marriage is the happy ending rather than the opening scene -- are not useful for grown-ups.

Ada Calhoun
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It is no wonder that most people are not prepared to settle down with their significant others. As children, most of us are taught that marriage is the end of all our struggles, but as adults, we know better. Marriage is not the happy ending. It is the beginning of a new chapter of life, with all the ups and downs that come with it.

A lot of couples have found out that their union is not as perfect as they thought it would be. Nevertheless, it is better to address problems early on rather than sitting around waiting for things to fall apart later on.

Source: Wedding Toasts Ill Never Give

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