Don't judge marriage on those two women, judge your choice in women. If you marry the right person you won't have to worry about crazy people or losing half your stuff.
What you said, BEG. Airwolf, you sound like I did 10 years ago, when my first marriage of 22 years ended. I thought, who would want a (then) 42 year old throwaway? BUT, after a few months, I found the love of my life, and I couldn't be happier.
The first one left with just her stuff, and what she didn't take, I had one hell of a bonfire with.
The current one is absolutely fabulous! I almost wish I had met her FIRST, but then I wouldn't have these 2 sons and 3 step-sons in my life today. Fine young men, all of them.
With the exception of the 22 days between my divorce and re-marriage, I've been "hitched" for the last 32 years.