A love as dazzling and brilliant as Karl and Marylin's was not meant for every couple. Marylin was exceptionally confident, and she possessed a strong sense of adventure. That was why she had been moved by Karl's passion and persistence, and why she had dared to begin such a fiery romance with him.
Catherine was different. She was cautious and delicate by nature. On top of that, there were Renata's and Channing's failed marriages, as well as her own unsuccessful relationship with Gerald. All of it made her less courageous when it came to love and marriage.
Marylin, on the other hand, had grown up with parents whose marriage was happy—and that made a crucial difference. People often say that family education and a healthy home environment play a vital role in a child's emotional growth.
