At every party there are two kinds of people, those who want to go home and those who don't. The trouble is, they are usually married to each other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Landers observes the social tension when partners want opposite things at a party.
- In plain terms
- Partners often want different things at social events.
- What can you take from it?
- Communicate expectations before going out.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle disagreements?
- Do you like parties?
Another view
Not all couples experience this.
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