You never know the nature of another couple's marriage, do you?

Curtis Sittenfeld
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When people get married, they don't know what their partner is like. They don't know if their marriage will last or if they will be happy together. We all know that marriage is hard work, but it's also worth it because you never know until you try.

Source: American Wife

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