I would put a more positive spin on that idea - almost all dating relationships don't lead to MARRIAGE. That doesn't mean they aren't good or even perfect for what you need at the time.
I would say, the three men I've dated before the current guy (after my divorce) were all perfect for what I needed at the time, even if I didn't always recognize it at the time! And they are all three of them good friends and big fans of mine still, despite the varied circumstances that kept us from being appropriate for a long-term relationship. Be open to the possibilities.
