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What does it mean?
The speaker claims to avoid romantic entanglements with married women out of respect.
In plain terms
I never date married people because I respect boundaries.
What can you take from it?
Respect boundaries in personal relationships.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • personal life

Putting it to work

  • avoid crossing relationship lines

Questions to consider

  • What defines respect in dating?
  • Why set strict personal rules?

Another view

A public claim may not reflect private reality.

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