and when people check their ego's, want's and need's at the door your basically marrying anyone at that point. according to you, because basically you just told both men and women to "settle". Which is why divorce rates are so high. You "settle" for what you didn't really want but hey, it's there, it's easy and convenient. that's like saying i want a whopper but i'll take chicken nuggets instead because their out.
sorry, doesn't work that way. And i have the divorce stats to back it up.
what it comes down to is everyone has to better themselves, and expect the same if not more from their potential partner. your suppose to find someone that compliments/strengthens you, not keep you in the same spot. i know it's easier to say "oh well, i'll take what's behind door number 2" instead of looking to see what's behind all the doors, but you have to make the effort. And you can't stop once you get there. You have to continue to follow through after the fact. (the other reason divorce rates are so high). dont' (and i'm only using this as an example) stay toned until u get married and let yourself go. keep the same thing going, that's one of the many reasons why that person married you. don't drop out of college after you get married continue forward in that edu. again, that's why that person was drawn to you, for the things that your doing/going to do, not the things your going to stop doing/cede after you jump the broom.