Hi, @dove11

It's a pleasure to see that you've accepted my challenge, welcome! Here is your evaluation:

Love is certainly highly idealized these days; superficial connections and factors are often prioritized when choosing a partner, which often doesn't end well. However, there are also people who don't adhere to these principles and have found happiness in both romantic relationships and marriage.

Excellent narrative and insights regarding your friend's story. The message does seem to me to be a personal opinion, derived from experience, which many people with solid marriages might not share. But well, that's life.

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