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The statement that “marriage doesn't work 50% of the time” serves as a foundation for this critique. Even when marriages do not end in divorce, many couples endure unsatisfactory relationships, with the reality being that only about 12.6% of married individuals maintain a romantic love over the years. Meanwhile, a mere 3% reported experiencing bliss in their marriage after several years. Such statistics paint a grim picture that challenges the traditional notion of marriage as a pathway to happiness.