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Or:
Don't be a dumb turd and get married without some research first-- like get to know your mate.
Easier said than done, right? </p>
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Thats where I think stuff like not cohabitating before marriage can really ruin it. Religion be damned--it's better to find out about, and find out how to mitigate them *before* you get married.</p>
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In my case, I knew my wife nearly 4 years as a pen pall, then when it got serious over the 6 years of dating and engagement combined, my wife and I cohabitated for nearly 17 months total before we got married. Another guy I know knew his wife for 3 months before getting married, had little precohabitation time, and 5 years later, they're in the process of a divorce.</p>
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Some times you roll the dice and get a natural 20. Other times a fumble (1). I got a natural 20. Had only known my wife 2 months, went out as a couple for 1 month. There was some what of a language barrier at first as well as cultural differences. After I rotated back to the states we had a 4 months long distance relationship by mail/phone when I proposed. Still going strong 21 years later. Sure it's been a roller coaster at times but what relationship isn't?</p>
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Can I just say that is beyond awesome and congrats for that? I hope my wife and I can hit the 21 year mark!</p>