Did you think this was about marriage? Well sorry to disappoint, but it's not... I used to love the thought of being a travelling monk, no responsibility or accountability to anyone, no arguments, just travel and do what you like. Obviously my idea of it was tinged with a level of escapism. Being in close proximity with the same people in a spiritual community is great but inevitably, over time there are disagreements, quarrels, the rise of envy, pride etc; familiarity usually breeds contempt. It's expected when many conditioned souls who are all trying to purify their hearts come together over a prolonged period of time. Material relationships generally don't suffer many subtle difficulties because the foundations are usually based on gross activities, and any potential conflict of anarthas (lust, envy, pride etc) hide behind the veil of mutual hobbies and habits. Spiritual relationships are different; yes they are more powerful and rewarding, but to get to...