My mother’s words unlocked the feelings and doubts I kept inside. For some reason, hearing my mom laying it all out on the table shook me to my core. Tears of shame and regret trailed down my cheeks. I am a sucker for logic. Everything my mother said made sense. Add in the personal ad and my infidelity and the answer was simple, I really did not need to get married. Of course, I would realize this after maxing out my credit card.