Quote Originally Posted by jetson View Post
There is no "unless". They can if they are willing. The only reason it can't be is if one or both people are somehow unwilling, and what you have described here is an unwillingness, when you deem the compromises necessary are too great.


It would be difficult for many couples, but there's always that possibility, of course, given the willingness to do so.

I think I've repeated myself enough times. Thanks for the convo.
Really depends what you mean by "successful." There are people whose values, lifestyles, desires, and personality differ so much that compromise to meet in the middle will render both miserable. They can do it, but neither person will truly be happy.