Did Lincoln Regret Marrying Mary?

[Gene C]

Douglas Wilson in "Honors Voice" gave me the impression that Lincoln did not want to marry Mary because he was in love with Matilda Edwards. (Infatuated is more like it) She did not return his affections. Abraham married Mary as a matter of honor.

Since he had previously asked Mary to marry him but backed out, by his own standards he was not treating her honorably. This dilemma was causing him much mental anguish since he was violating his personal values of behavior and conduct. By doing the honorable thing, (marring Mary) even though he didn't want to, was a major turning point in the direction of his life. At least that was my understanding and condensed version of the point the author was trying to make. For those of you who have read this book, is that how you understood it?
It was a very good book, but I am not sure I agree with the author on this issue.

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