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About this quote

What does it mean?
A traditional saying about the lasting bond between mothers and daughters.
In plain terms
Sons change after marriage but daughters stay close forever.
What can you take from it?
Family bonds evolve differently for sons and daughters.

Where it applies

  • family gatherings
  • weddings
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • nurturing relationships
  • understanding traditions

Questions to consider

  • How do relationships change?
  • Is this still true today?

Another view

Not all family dynamics follow this pattern.

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