I think she’s right about not over-idealizing marriage. It is work, and it isn’t always fun. Been there twice. Don’t plan to go back. Not because its work, and not always fun, but because I could never trust that the next wife really understood that concept. The real problem is that both people need to know what they are committing to and prepare to deal with each other on a kind basis. Sadly, I think that is asking for too much anymore.
parsy, who has learned to love kakuro.
I have a friend who is going through a rough time in her marriage. She married a guy with lots of money. I think he wined and dined her, and she fell for it.
Now, they have 4 kids from 6-14, and she has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.
He’s being a real jerk about the whole thing. He’s done a few things that I wonder if she’ll ever be able to get over.
I think that when you pick a spouse you have to pick someone who will weather the hard times with you. Also, just because someone has lots of money doesn’t mean there will be troubles to endure. Money just doesn’t keep everything away.