I kinda wonder if maybe she thought she was getting a bit up there age wise and there wasn't too many other offers coming her way so she just settled for him?
I mean really, he just disappeared for a whole year, didn't even try and contact her at all , then waits at least a yea or longer after he gets back to go and see her ! What would you have done?
Actually, I think he disappeared for 3 yrs! I wouldn't go back to someone who blew me off(and got married, although I guess she didn't know) for that long!