Tbh, I was quite independent like Olivia before I got married. Good job, busy social life (maybe not as busy as hers, as I like my alone time), settled and established with hobbies, community activities, gym, etc. Also knew I didn’t want kids. I met a man who was the same in the way he lived his life, and it works out well. I can go and do what I want with my friends, he doesn’t care, and I don’t feel guilty. We can eat out, travel and do what we want, and are both close to our families.

I think Brett needs to be wiling to do new things and branch out a little, and Olivia will have to compromise on not going out as much. But it’s not like their lives as a couple will look completely different than before. It’s just about compromise. If one won’t do that, then it won’t work. (Also, I think the kids thing is going to be a huge issue. My husband and I discussed this before we got married, so we were both fine with not having children, but if he had said “I’ve always seen myself with 4 kids”, I would’ve noped right out. I honestly think that if someone says they don’t know or don’t think or know they don’t want kids, they should not be matched with someone who definitely does want kids.)