A marriage that begins with deception often ends in divorce—that is the norm. You see him as successful, with a house, a car, and a promising career, but you don’t know he’s carrying a massive amount of debt and that his financial situation is on the verge of collapse. You see her as beautiful and understanding, but you don’t know her looks come from cosmetic surgery and that she’s only interested in draining her suitors. The cunning nature of humanity is on full display. So before marriage, are you truly sure you know your partner well enough?

The above view reflects only my personal observations of certain prominent phenomena in mainland China and does not include other countries or regions, as I don’t have enough in-depth understanding or exposure to their cultural norms and practices.