A wise man described marriage as a city under military siege. All those outside are fighting to get in and all those inside are fighting to get out. There is some truth to this statement. The only thing that can make one much more miserable than being alone is being in an abusive or a desperately unhappy relationship. More than one person longed to be married, so they could find happiness and freedom. Once they were married, they longed to be single, so they could find happiness and freedom.