Quotation by

Alexander Pope

They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake.

Marriage

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People imagine romantic relationships as perfect and full of excitement before marriage, but once married, they face the reality and challenges of everyday life together. The idealized feelings of love often give way to practical concerns and responsibilities after the wedding.

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