Does [he] imagine that I could desire a mere woman, when [she] is my wife?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A spouse may view romantic desire differently due to commitment.
- In plain terms
- A husband might not desire his wife as a romantic stranger.
- What can you take from it?
- Marriage changes how people view desire.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does marriage change desire?
- What does commitment mean?
Another view
Many married couples still desire each other deeply.
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