Which is why I think God arranged marriage the way He did. Taking a vote doesn't resolve any disagreement. Marriage forces you to be less self-centered.
And as you said, great sacrifice results in great happiness and fulfillment. It's a paradox that the feminists and self-actualizers will never understand.
I'm going to get creamed for saying this but marriage sure seemed to last longer when brothels were legal. It may be a terrible thought but Ms. Kitty may have helped keep the home on the range.