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Samuel Richardson

Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation.

Samuel Richardson

Marriage

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Marriage is described as the closest and most important form of friendship, where partners share both their worries and joys. When the relationship is good, it helps reduce stress by sharing problems and increases happiness by enjoying good moments together.

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