chasing pavements

i was thinking today about the phrase “opposites attract”.
i think it’s true. but that’s irrelevant.

the more interesting question to me is whether it lasts.
and in most instances, my guess would be no.

how do people find that exact right balance between being too similar or too different?

i get that people change as time passes.
i just hope it’s actually possible for people to change together.

i’ve very rarely seen people that are happily married.
or even really happily involved.
and that is so immensely depressing.

i know i’m still young. marriage is a decade away.
but it’s something that weighs down on me from time to time.

cause mostly i’m afraid that i’ll be the rule.
not the exception.
...to quote a mediocre movie.

ultimately though, and possibly foolishly,
i still think people can work it out. be happy.