Only choose in marriage a woman whom you would choose as a friend if she were a man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Choose a marriage partner you would respect as a friend regardless of gender.
- In plain terms
- Choose a spouse you would like as a friend.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize friendship in marriage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would I like this person if they were a friend?
- What qualities matter in a partner?
Another view
Romance sometimes requires more than friendship.
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