Contrary to what we read in romance novels or see in Disney movies, the purpose of marriage is not to "complete you" or to "find your other half." If your goal in seeking marriage is to fill a void in yourself, you are only setting yourself up for disappointment.

Zofie Kae
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The purpose of marriage is not to find your “other half.” The purpose is to grow together as you grow individually. Marriage is the ultimate partnership, because it’s about joining up to build something bigger than the two of you.

Source: Finding Love & Commitment In The Culture Of Selfgratification

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