The more I think about marriage, the more confused I get. To find the Ideal person, the chances are small and you have to be very patient. I would really think a lot of people "settle" for someone who may be OK, but not the best choice.
Plus people may change completely after 10 years or so, so the person you married is not at all the same.
I think the best marriages would be open and free and not constricting.
You don't own the other person, and they shouldn't do the same to you. We are individuals.... and whatever union we have with someone else is temporary..... so we should just enjoy it or struggle with it "should be."
I have a bit of a hard time coming to terms with marriage, having gone through a really bad one. Other relationships I have had worked out a lot better.
One thing I will say... this is kind of off topic, but I'm just going with it, is I had the greatest Wedding Day imaginable. What a party!
But the hangover..................