I can’t speak of marriage in general, only marriage to my own bride.
First, I am worse off in this way... she is perpetually late :-)
Off the top of my head...
I know true love, acceptance, shared life, support for my goals and dreams, a warm home, great and healthy meals (I’d probably have overdosed on Waffle House by now), a family we created and built, a heart that wants the best for all of us, a complement to each other in strengths and weaknesses, humor, laughter, shared spiritual life, deep connection to each other on multiple levels, and knowing the best person I’ve ever met at a deep level.
Sounds beautiful.
Some are meant to be ‘alone’. Some don’t like the commitment.
Personally, I’m that way (as a female). But, in my 5th decade and poor health, I figured that out. I’m the odd ball tho. I know that. He should know that he’s the odd one out as well.