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What does it mean?
People often marry despite knowing it ends soon, but financial consequences can be long-term.
In plain terms
Even wild people marry briefly, but alimony lasts forever.
What can you take from it?
Short-term relationships can lead to permanent financial obligations.

Where it applies

  • relationship advice
  • divorce discussions
  • legal warnings

Putting it to work

  • plan for divorce
  • understand legal impacts

Questions to consider

  • What do you owe in marriage?
  • How long does a contract last?

Another view

Some marriages last much longer than expected.

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