Avoir sa belle-mere en province quand on demeure a Paris, et vice versa, est une de ces bonnes fortunes qui se rencontrent toujours trop rarement.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having a mother‑in‑law in the province while living in Paris, and vice versa, is a rare good fortune.
- In plain terms
- Having a mother‑in‑law far away is a rare blessing.
- What can you take from it?
- Geographic distance can ease family tension.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does distance help or hurt family ties?
- What makes this situation fortunate?
Another view
It assumes distance always improves relations.
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