I kind of came to the conclusion after I did finally get married that love and relationships are just a series of horrific losses with hopefully one win.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've had two terrific relationships, but both ended in marriage.
I regret that I wasn't more successful with my marriages, but it is what it is.
Coming to terms with the fact that my marriage was a failure was devastating and very difficult.
I was married for four years, then success happened.
I feel that marriage can lead to the ultimate rejection and failure and divorce and things we all fear.
I am skittish about relationships, as most of the marriages I've seen up close have been ruinous for one or both parties.
'Marriage' was not that big a deal, to be honest! I mean, it makes life easier for technical reasons: insurance, next-of-kin stuff, joint tax filing, etc. The real shocker was falling in love with the man I'm married to. I was 32 when we met, and I had really never been in a functional relationship before, had never been deeply in love.
In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Love is so much better when you're not married.
I was just so lucky to have a wonderful life after a tough marriage.