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What does it mean?
A sweeping statement doubting male fidelity in marriage.
In plain terms
Most men do not stay faithful to their wives.
What can you take from it?
Trust in relationships is hard to keep.

Where it applies

  • relationship advice
  • discussing fidelity
  • personal experience

Putting it to work

  • evaluating trust
  • considering commitment

Questions to consider

  • Is faithfulness common or rare?
  • What keeps people loyal?

Another view

This is a generalization that may not be universally true.

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