but it wasn't just about my feelings. The more I got to know you, the more I was certain that you'd do whatever it took to provide for your family. That was important to me. You have to understand that back then, a lot of people our age wanted to change the world. Even though it's a noble idea, I knew I wanted something more traditional. I wanted a family like my parents had, and I wanted to concentrate on my little corner of the world. I wanted someone who wanted to marry a wife and a mother, and someone who would respect my choice.
Nicholas SparksMan and wife were supposed to stay together because they'd made their vows in front of God and family.
Nicholas SparksLove should bring joy, it should grant a person peace, but here and not, it was bringing only pain.
Nicholas Sparks