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Dr. T

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7. I've always felt that marriage isn't worth the paper it's written on.

Reply to valleyrogue (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:36 AM

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If you want out of a relationship, you will get out, regardless of marital status.

Conversely, if you want to stay with someone, you will. You don't need marriage to be in a committed relationship.

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