Aravis also had many quarrels (and, I'm afraid, even fights) with Cor, but they always made it up again: so that years later, when they were grown up, they were so used to quarrelling and making it up again that they got married so as to go on doing it more conveniently. (ch. 15)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Constant conflict and resolution between two people can lead to a long-term partnership.
- In plain terms
- Quarreling and making up can become a pattern that leads to marriage.
- What can you take from it?
- Frequent arguments might signal a strong bond if resolved consistently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your relationship cycle around conflict?
- Is making up enough?
Another view
This normalizes toxic conflict cycles instead of seeking healthy resolution.
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