I've married Leah, Elliott, Harvey, Emily, Abigail, and Maru at various times, and had Krobus as a roommate. I like Leah's personality a lot and Harvey is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. His dialogue does improve after marriage. But eventually he is just too needy and clingy and almost too grateful that you deign to marry him. (My only problem with Leah to be honest is that I can't take any more forage gifts.) I can relate to Elliott in a lot of ways but in the end I got exasperated with his freakouts over his hair. I don't mind his bit of vanity but what ever gave him the idea I would attack him with a blowtorch? Krobus is very lovable but it feels odd not having any kids around. Emily is nice but not really my type. Abigail is more fun but a bit immature. The other marriage candidates, although I like most of them at least to some degree, just don't appeal to me as someone I'd want to have around all the time. I seem to come back to Maru. She's so goodnatured, affectonate, level-headed, helpful, and has self-respect without being egotistical. She gives the best gifts. And I like science.