Let's see, I had issues with my husband before I was even married (many second thoughts even at that time). We have now been together for 30 years.....& it isn't really a marriage, but there has been tolerance for most of the 30 years. We have now both gotten to the point where there is no more ability for tolerance on either side & the divorce is now in process.

There were always verbal fights.....then things would lighten up.....then things were "just ok", then more fights....for all the 30 years. It might be possible to tolerate for even longer, but it is very trying....& not worth it anymore.

So in reality, the degree of tolerance depends on the person or persons abilities.

Debbie