The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often prioritize different needs in marriage over time, moving from emotion to stability to companionship.
- In plain terms
- Marriage motivations shift from love to security to friendship as life goes on.
- What can you take from it?
- Priorities in relationships change with time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value most in a partner?
- How have your needs changed over time?
Another view
Not everyone follows this pattern in marriage.
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