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Dolly Parton's Marriage Was So Real Even The Culture That Mocks Marriage Had To Respect It
In an era drowning in tell-alls, long-winded Instagram captions, and anniversary posts, it’s hard to imagine a love story as enduring (and quiet) as Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s.
By Meredith Evans3 min read
Open up TikTok or any op-eds, and you'll hear that marriage is a prison. It is now deemed "outdated, oppressive, or doomed." Dolly and Dean's story is so amazing that even legacy media and magazines (most of which are usually skeptical of marriage) have found common ground in their romance. That, in itself, is a huge testament to their love.