he wore me down. really- I was married before, was very hurt and never wanted to marry again. I didn't want a diamond. But I was committed to him- we had 2 boys together. Our son, age 5, said- why doesn't Mommy have one of those white rocks? He meant a diamond. I said I didn't want one, but spouse felt I needed one. He proposed and we married, a few years later. We have his, hers and ours- 4 boys and 3 girls. After 27 years, I'm still angry with the ex (dirtbag) and still don't want to get married. But I did it because I believe in him. And he is the love one dreams of- the almost perfect spouse, because I don't want a perfect one or I'd be bored. But he's a keeper and can't wait for the day to retire with him.