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What does it mean?
A humorous suggestion that removing clothes can help resolve most marital problems.
In plain terms
Taking off your clothes can solve many marriage problems.
What can you take from it?
Physical intimacy can help resolve relationship tension.

Where it applies

  • marital strife
  • relationship counseling
  • dating

Putting it to work

  • strengthening relationships
  • communication
  • intimacy

Questions to consider

  • Does intimacy fix conflict?
  • What solves marriage problems?

Another view

Physical intimacy cannot solve serious issues like infidelity or abuse.

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