单身的好处-不必跟错的人委曲求全(2)

单身的好处

 

Surprising Benefits of Being Single

 

You can avoid settling for a bad match.

 

不必跟错的人委曲求全

 

Almost 50% of marriages in America are destined¹ for failure.

 

You have to wonder how many of those still married stay together due to religious beliefs, financial reasons, or the sake of their children.

 

To complete this grim² picture, add in how easy it is to settle for a bad match when you're feeling lonely.

 

If you're not 100% sure what you expect from a partner, then singlehood might be for you.

 

1 destined   

adj.命中注定的；(for)以…为目的地的

参考例句：

• It was destined that they would marry.他们结婚是缘分。
• The shipment is destined for America.这批货物将运往美国。

2 grim   

adj.严酷的，令人害怕的，不愉快的，讨厌的

参考例句：

• I've had a grim day.我过了不愉快的一天。
• His expression was grim when he told them they had lost their jobs.当他告诉他们说他们已被解雇时，他的表情十分冷酷。