Marriage halves our griefs, and doubles our joys.

Meaning: Shared burdens become lighter while shared happiness multiplies through the intimate partnership of marriage.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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