Condescending requires some kind of emotional component. The above is stated in a "matter of fact" way, void of emotion. It is clear that most people go to len

Condescending requires some kind of emotional component. The above is stated in a "matter of fact" way, void of emotion. It is clear that most people go to lengths to try and find the right partner to marry. I am sure there are exceptions, but "this first person I just ran into walking down the street will do" is not the norm. Even if the first person you ran into on the street is who you marry, there will traditionally be a vetting (i.e. dating) process first to make sure you still believe it is the right choice after closer inspection. It is safe to say that the importance of finding the right person is generally accepted as an imperative to marriage. Will mistakes be made? Sure. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Things happen. Random chance bites everyone in some way eventually. But that doesn't mean it won't affect things.