One fool at least in every married couple.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every marriage has at least one foolish partner.
- In plain terms
- In every couple, one person acts foolishly.
- What can you take from it?
- Foolishness is inevitable in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you think acts foolishly in your own life?
Another view
Not all couples exhibit this dynamic.
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