His friend laughed. 'You missed your calling, Freddie, ' he said. 'You should have been one of the aforementioned clergy. Is this what marriage does to you? One shudders at the very idea.

Mary Balogh
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The friend of Freddie Mercury was probably thinking that he, too, would enjoy the benefits of marriage. Marriage is supposed to bring us happiness, but it can be one of the most difficult things we experience. It’s easy to lose sight of what makes us happy. But when we do, we risk losing the things that make us truly happy.The world has become so cynical that there is no room for romance, let alone for love. We are all becoming our own worst enemies and the only way left to express love is through superficial gestures like expensive gifts and expensive dinners.

Source: Dancing With Clara

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