There had to be a reason why they were not going to marry. They had both been so adamant about it.What the devil was the reason?

Terrorism is adamant. Fight against requires endurance, specific Counter-terrorism, Intelligence and swift operation.

When Eve upon the first of MenThe apple press’d with specious cant,Oh! What a thousand pities thenThat Adam was not adamant!

Being Happy is important ,not the reason.