We both came from families in which parents got married, had children and the whole thing. So we were not the kind of people to live together permanently.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Both came from traditional families where marriage and children were expected, not cohabitation.
- In plain terms
- Their families expected marriage and kids, not living together without it.
- What can you take from it?
- Family background shapes views on relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How did your family shape your values?
- Does tradition matter in relationships?
Another view
It generalizes how family backgrounds impact behavior.
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