The couple were happily married and were quite well matched with each other.

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majid72

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Hello

Is the below sentence OK?

The couple were happily married and were quite well matched with each other.

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Yes, it's okay.
 

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Would this be better?

The couple were happily married and matched each other quite well.
 

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I prefer the original, probably because of the use of "well-matched" which is often used to take about couples.
 

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"Well-matched" could mean the marriage was match-made, couldn't it?
 

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[STRIKE]Hello[/STRIKE]. Unnecessary and lacks a full stop.

Is the [STRIKE]below[/STRIKE] following sentence OK?

[STRIKE]Thank you[/STRIKE]. Unnecessary and lacks a full stop. Just click 'Thank' when you get a reply.
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