I was waiting for Fate to produce the ideal man who would make marriage seem easy.  On my twenty-eighth birthday I was still alone and complained to my mother that it looked like I was destined to be single forever.  She told me that if I waited for a perfect man, I would, indeed remain alone.  She also mentioned that I had known gentlemen who might make me happy, but we would have to build a marriage if we wanted a happy one.  Mom told me that she often visited the Marriage Builders website for useful tips.  I took Mom’s advice and am now engaged.  Like her, I intend to get all the help I need to create a happy married life.