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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is such a disingenuous thread. People congratulating themselves on the attributes that make their marriages last. [b]I would say it’s really easy to stay married if the following things are there: fidelity, both partners fulfilling their commitments/obligations (not protracted unemployment or financial irresponsibility), no abuse (physical, emotional etc) or serious mental illness . [/b]These are the  things that wreck every marriage regardless how “forgiving” and cool and what not everyone is. Even if the partners stay married - the relationship is over. And that’s what counts.[/quote]

There is a difference between struggle love and making it through hard times together. If you both want the best for the other person most of the things you mentioned should not occur. Also, if it’s gotten to the point of financial irresponsibility, infidelity etc, that means there were many missed opportunities for the person to change course and something hasn’t been resolved.

You are saying yeah it’s easy to be happy of you live in a house with a roof while previous posters are saying you have to be willing to fix leaks early on even when it’s not easy so your house keeps a roof. That commitment to marriage hopefully includes individual accountability and a willingness to seek help when needed.
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