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To think some people marry for social proof more than love?

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OneWorthyGoose · 27/06/2025 20:46

It’s less “I found my person” and more “look, I’m not alone.”

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BallerinaRadio · 27/06/2025 20:57

Is this today's AI discussion?

TeenLifeMum · 27/06/2025 20:54

Not sure what you’re basing this theory on. My own experience is I met dh and fell in love, couldn’t imagine being with anyone else. 20 years on he’s still the one I want to grow old with.

MixedBananas · 27/06/2025 20:50

Agree 90% of people I know family and friends did this. Becuase it is what is keant to happen. They are all miserable in their relationships constantly fifhting, on and off, divorce threats. Some even 15 years of a misery of a marriage some from day one. All becuase that was meant to be done. You find someone and get married.
I was the outcast and remaind single until my mid 30s when I met someone worth soending life with. I wasnt fussed if I got married or not. Wanted to but not rushing to marry Mr wrong.

Gogoea · 27/06/2025 20:48

Yes also have children

Springadorable · 27/06/2025 20:47

Of course. People marry for all sorts of reasons.

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