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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests that each marriage was correct for the time and context in which it occurred.
In plain terms
Every marriage happened when it was right for her.
What can you take from it?
Timing matters more than permanent choices.

Where it applies

  • relationship advice
  • life reflection
  • interviews

Putting it to work

  • Reflect on past choices without regret

Questions to consider

  • Can a past relationship be right even if it ends?
  • How do you define a 'right' choice?

Another view

This perspective may not account for the pain of divorce.

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