[mdorazio]

I was really hoping for at least some statistics or research to show what the scale of the purported issue is, and the decision-making processes that lead to it. This reads more as an opinion piece from a marriage counselor (author seems to be a television personality in actuality) than an actual explanation of why people choose the wrong marriage partner.

[busterarm]

But at the same time I feel like this is an accurate summation of the problem and contains solid advice.

This was a good read.

I think getting good data on this would be impossible. Unfortunately it would involve including peoples' opinions and perceptions on events and we're amazing animals at misunderstandings and self-deceptions. Who knows if the purported reason actually has anything to do with it and isn't just the answer someone is comfortable with telling themselves or others?

[o_____________o]

Agree, this is the wisdom I wish someone drilled into me when I was young and lusty. We got indoctrinated early into romanticism by every song and Disney cartoon. It's myopic. Ain't no r&b ballads about marriage doldrums.

[busterarm]

I don't know. I pretty much agree with the author on all points after my bad experiences (luckily without being in a marriage)... ...but I've hardly found anyone who entertains a similar point of view. It gets lonely, but honestly that's fine.

[o_____________o]

Entertains the point of view/s in the article?

[jkestner]

Makes me wonder if fans of Fountains of Wayne statistically have better marriages.