WANT LEMON, MARRY LEMON. NOT BANANA.
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We meet someone. We think they are special. We want them. Love them. Marry them. And then... We want to change them. Why marry a lemon when what you want is a banana? Just the idea to want your partner to become someone else, "your version" of themselves, is inherently corrosive for any human being, and for a happy and fulfilling relationship. The expectation of wanting your partner to be considerate, respectful and adjusting (think bending, not breaking) is one thing. However, an all too common martial assumption, and also a colossal impediment in staying happily married is that the other person should simply "change" for you. Before we go on, take a moment to really read and absorb the definition of change: To replace (something) with something else, especially something of the kind that is newer or better; substitute one thing for another. Make (someone or something) different; alter or modify.c hange as per the dictio...