To be alone with the girl to whom he is not engaged, is a man's delight;- to be alone with the man to whom she is engaged is the woman's.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trollope notes the asymmetry in romantic dynamics: men delight in private time with unengaged women, while women enjoy it with engaged men.
- In plain terms
- Men like being alone with single women; women like being alone with taken men.
- What can you take from it?
- Romantic tension often flares in private moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What creates attraction?
- How do you handle ambiguity?
Another view
This generalization may not fit all individuals or cultures.
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