Marriage is a desperate thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marriage is often described as a hopeless or necessary situation.
- In plain terms
- Marriage can feel like a last resort or hard deal.
- What can you take from it?
- Marriage has historically been viewed with cynicism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is marriage called desperate?
- Is marriage a trap or a choice?
Another view
It presents a negative view not shared by all spouses.
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