You're very welcome, darkhairedgirl! Yes, that's exactly what I thought too: there's more to a successful relationship than free choice of the partner, and I think it's very insightful of you to point out that being happy is also a choice. Not that it is as easy as just choosing it: you have to work on it too, as Alicia did.
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As for my gift, I'm very glad you loved it ;)!