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But happy wives (I know I'm generalizing here)

You think spending time together makes married people happier?

Wouldn't be much of a marriage if it didn't.

What a bizarre comment. You think spending time apart makes them happier? If so, why are they married?

Because they like spending time together but get tired of it when it's 24/7 for years on end maybe?

Because they had kids 20 years ago back when they were young and attractive.

*note that this is a joke, just like (I assume) the post you were replying to.