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"I married the first man I ever kissed. When I tell this to my children they just about throw up." — Barbara Bush Marriage is a complicated and personal concept. Its meaning ranges from the melting of two special souls in a union of love to a financial merger complete with pre-nup contracts and inventory lists. Traditionally, it is a statement: "You are IT — The One — I've looked over the others and there is no match …

…someone to debate the morning news over coffee before work. The couple who couldn't seem to get out of bed for five days straight at the start of the relationship will find things change. The trick is to like yourself before getting married — otherwise you'll be bringing dull company to the party. Getting married is not a way to compensate for being afraid of the dark. If that's your motivation, buy a night light instead.