"Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it's not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long."

Marriage, Nothing, Respect, Will

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"Every good relationship, especially marriage, is based on respect. If it's not based on respect, nothing that appears to be good will last very long."

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