A good marriage takes work and shouldn't be based on feelings alone.
一段好的婚姻要用心去经营,而不是仅仅建立在感情的基础上。
Without method, little can be done to any good purpose.
不讲究方法,办事就没有成效。
I am sorry that you have a disagreement with your father. Personally, I think it is important to follow your interests and your abilities, and it sounds as though you have plenty of both of these already.