When they deviate from the norm in any manner, they are essentially granting the males permission to forsake them and pursue other women at their discretion.
Pierce does not elevate his wife due to her perceived attractiveness; rather, it is due to the role she has played in his life.
She rescued him from the depths of despair and provided him with the opportunity to mature and discover his position in a world that was so replete with resentment and suffering. It is unsurprising that the couple has maintained their resilience.
Criticism is an insurmountable obstacle to love. Keely and Pierce are fully dedicated to one another and are unconcerned with the opinions of others.
As one ages, they come to comprehend that attraction and desire are generated by an intellectual and emotional connection, rather than by folly ideals.