Gary was a macho man, but none of my husbands was ever man enough to become Mr. Bette Davis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She claims none of her husbands matched her strength or status, except for Gary.
- In plain terms
- Her husbands were not strong enough for her.
- What can you take from it?
- Partners must match your strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a partner equal?
- How do you define strength?
Another view
Strength can be perceived differently.
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