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Marriage is a give and take, period. What I’ve always asked people before they start going out is, “I know you want to get married, but do you want to BE married”. Forget all the fireworks, the excitement of telling everyone you’re engaged, the “lovey dovey” first year, the superficial things like looks or money. When the smoke of passion clears, it’s real life.
Bottom line, you’re going to live with this person every single day, for the rest of your life. You’re not going to find perfection, you WILL fight at times. It’s all normal. To me love is secondary, the key is developing a true friendship. That alone is what builds a solid foundation and is the glue that can keep you together.
As far as a Rov, of course it’s good. As long as he’s the type of Rov that knows how to give people the advice that they need. Not just a generic solution for everyone.