Brought up to respect the conventions, love had to end in marriage. I'm afraid it did.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traditional upbringing led to love ending in marriage, as expected.
- In plain terms
- Love was expected to lead to marriage.
- What can you take from it?
- Tradition dictates relationship outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did you choose marriage?
- What are conventions worth?
Another view
It implies a lack of agency.
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