Their lives have been largely defined by failure and you would think the prospect of marriage, which is supposed to be bountiful and hopeful, it's just really another kind of tangential thing in his life.

Summary

This quote suggests that the individuals being discussed have experienced significant failures throughout their lives. Despite the commonly held belief that marriage is a time of abundance and optimism, for them, it appears to be just another aspect of their lives that is disconnected or insignificant. The quote implies that their previous failures have somehow overshadowed the potential positivity and promise that marriage generally represents.

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