Share My Life Marriage often requires one partner to support the other’s aspirations. That is evident in the French couple (left), as Nicole embraces her husband, Alain Maignan, who just completed a six-month solo sail around the world. For 20 years, he spent most of his money and time building his 10-meter boat. Less is known about the Nebraska couple (right), but many farm wives forgo the pleasures of city life in order to support the men they love.