As a woman who had NEVER been Married, NOR has any children, I found "Beth" (Laura) to be somewhat immature, but Almonzo must have REALLY loved her to put up with her. (That's just how I feel). I'm glad they "ended up" together
You realize this was based on real people right? Laura Ingalls Wilder who wrote the Little House book series, of which the show is made from, was married to Almanzo Wilder in real life. The whole show is about HER REAL life so it was kind of easy to figure out they would "end up" together.
No. Melissa Gilbert really felt uncomfortable with Dean Butler because he was an adult man and she was not yet grown when the love story of Laura and Almanzo took place. She dated actor Rob Lowe for several years during this time.