I'm one of the lucky ones in that I was able to have both....just not at the same time. LOL
I married the man of my dreams but still pursued my fulfilling career. For 10 years that worked but then I found it lacking so I then started my family and became a homemaker.
Sadly the great romance didn't happen until after I gave up the career. I was just too busy before to give my marriage the time it needed.
I'm happier with the family, great romance and the man of my dreams but I have no regrets. I'm glad I got to experience both in my lifetime. Besides I can't go back anyway so no point dwelling on it.
But to answer your question I chose #2.
I married the man of my dreams but still pursued my fulfilling career. For 10 years that worked but then I found it lacking so I then started my family and became a homemaker.
Sadly the great romance didn't happen until after I gave up the career. I was just too busy before to give my marriage the time it needed.
I'm happier with the family, great romance and the man of my dreams but I have no regrets. I'm glad I got to experience both in my lifetime. Besides I can't go back anyway so no point dwelling on it.
But to answer your question I chose #2.