Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She humorously questions the compatibility of men and women, suggesting distance might be healthier.
- In plain terms
- Maybe men and women shouldn't live together but visit occasionally.
- What can you take from it?
- Distance can sometimes preserve harmony in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do opposites attract or repel?
- Is space healthy for love?
Another view
Close proximity is often necessary for deep intimacy and family life.
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