Some of the smartest, most successful people in the world state that who you marry is your life's most important decision. But yet, it can be a decision based on emotions and illusions in our mind instead of reality. We underestimate our partner's influence on our work life and what we can achieve. Your chances of happiness and success skyrocket with a partner with similar values and character. The pain, conflict, and lower work performance await when you are in a relationship with the wrong person. The complexity grows when kids are involved. Think slow (not fast) when deciding who to take on the journey.