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juliusotinyo wrote:I believe their differences made them perfect for each other. In any relationship arguments might end up being a uniting factor, especially when the issue is addressed. Look how easy things became just after 1 scene at the airport.
Differences between two individuals may make them a perfect match but not in all cases.
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gali wrote:I didn't like either of them. Yasser was annoying and his wife was just as bad.
I completely agree with the above and I also agree with Donnavila Marie01 that they were both culprits and victims.
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juliusotinyo wrote:I believe their differences made them perfect for each other. In any relationship, arguments might end up being a uniting factor, especially when the issue is addressed. Look how easy things became just after 1 scene at the airport.
I completely agree. Since all mutual respect and understanding were over between them, they should have just given up on the marriage. however, things did not get that right even after the argument in the airport.
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Ssinghal wrote:
juliusotinyo wrote:I believe their differences made them perfect for each other. In any relationship, arguments might end up being a uniting factor, especially when the issue is addressed. Look how easy things became just after 1 scene at the airport.
I completely agree. Since all mutual respect and understanding were over between them, they should have just given up on the marriage. however, things did not get that right even after the argument in the airport.
I agree that they should have given up on the marriage, and was surprised they didn't.
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Chepkemoi95 wrote:I think I support Yaser though he was whiny, he kept trying to please his 'hard to please wife'
I like the thought of striving to please your partner because this is a perfect way to maintain excitement and affirmation from both parties.
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Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
Chepkemoi95 wrote:I think I support Yaser though he was whiny, he kept trying to please his 'hard to please wife'
I like the thought of striving to please your partner because this is a perfect way to maintain excitement and affirmation from both parties.
It is if the other party appreciates it and does the same.
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Each has their own reasons and their own story. So I do not think it entirely right to choose sides. But I did feel that Yasser complained too much.
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Ayisha M Ashruf wrote:Each has their own reasons and their own story. So I do not think it entirely right to choose sides. But I did feel that Yasser complained too much.
He did complain too much, I agree! I didn't like either of them. 8)
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exactly_dm wrote:Neither. Both were annoying, although quite relatable. The part that has ennerved me the most was their struggle to revive a happy memory, when they had 2 children. How can this be true? At least the moment they wer in the hospital should've been a happy one. Also the weird fight about who was calling whose parents most... urgh! :evil:
Sometimes, this really happens to a couple. the question of who has the better parents or the lovable parents. Parents of the couple are sometimes the source of misunderstanding.
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Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
exactly_dm wrote:Neither. Both were annoying, although quite relatable. The part that has ennerved me the most was their struggle to revive a happy memory, when they had 2 children. How can this be true? At least the moment they wer in the hospital should've been a happy one. Also the weird fight about who was calling whose parents most... urgh! :evil:
Sometimes, this really happens to a couple. the question of who has the better parents or the lovable parents. Parents of the couple are sometimes the source of misunderstanding.
I agree. Grandparents can be a source of arguments, especially in an unhappy marriage. Miriam didn't treat in-laws well, though.
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Amagine wrote:Yasser was an annoying character because all he did was complain about his life. It was like he was going through a mid-life crisis. He was even being unfaithful to her. Miriam, while she had her flaws, actually seemed like she was trying a lot more than her husband. She complained less and didn't step outside the marriage simply because they were having problems.
Honestly, I also complain about my life at times. Sometimes, I consider life to be unfair.
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Donnavila Marie01 wrote:
Amagine wrote:Yasser was an annoying character because all he did was complain about his life. It was like he was going through a mid-life crisis. He was even being unfaithful to her. Miriam, while she had her flaws, actually seemed like she was trying a lot more than her husband. She complained less and didn't step outside the marriage simply because they were having problems.
Honestly, I also complain about my life at times. Sometimes, I consider life to be unfair.
There is complaining and there is complaining. We all complain, but Yasser went overboard with it.
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The relationship between a husband and wife is not just between them. The family must also be taken into consideration in critical decisions like annulment or divorce. The children most especially.
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Donnavila Marie01 wrote:The relationship between a husband and wife is not just between them. The family must also be taken into consideration in critical decisions like annulment or divorce. The children most especially.
Indeed, but kids grow and leave the nest eventually, so they shouldn't be the only consideration.
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I'm on team Yaser
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