She's not willing to relinquish the illusion that Patrick is the ideal husband

[alpacinou]

Is it okay to combine "relinquish" and "illusion"?

Does this work?

She's not willing to relinquish the illusion that Patrick is the ideal husband and a married life with him is full of bliss and joy.

 

[SoothingDave]

Sure.

 

[Tarheel]

@alpacinou Is married life with Patrick speculative?

 

[alpacinou]

@alpacinou Is married life with Patrick speculative?

No.

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

She clings to the illusion that Patrick is the ideal husband and married life with him is full of joy.

 

[emsr2d2]

Perhaps:

She clings to the illusion that Patrick is the ideal husband and married life with him is full of joy.

I would add another "that" before "married life" in order to make it clear that both "Patrick is the ideal husband" and "married life with him is full of joy" are illusions. Without it, it looks as if she's clinging to the illusion that Patrick is the ideal husband, but that married life with him actually is wonderful.

 

[Tarheel]

I would usually have included "that" there. (I'm getting old and forgetful.)