Go Punk, you are right that no divorce does not imply success as in happiness. And I did not attempt to use such indicator for such purpose. I endeavoured to use it for what the original poster and others stated or implied that a relationship in which the couples did not kiss before marriage was doomed as if any more than those who met such criteria are.
your last sentence makes absolutely no sense to me. anyhow, it is entirely possible for marriages to be doomed, and not end up in divorce, for reasons previously stated. divorce was not mentioned (save for one question) until you brought it up. everybody else was talking about whether the marriage be successful or not. the closest you get is "the marriage might not make it". i consider an unhappy marriage to be a failed marriage.
I'm glad I'm not married to, engaged to be married or going out with any of you!
the feeling's mutual, trust me. i've often wondered what drives people to suicide...