When I meet a man I ask myself, 'Is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker evaluates potential partners based on whether they would be good companions for her future children.
- In plain terms
- I choose partners by thinking about how they treat my kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider long-term family impact when choosing a partner.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities matter most in a partner?
- How does parenting influence dating?
Another view
This ignores the partner's own relationship with the adult.
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