Never marry somebody you couldn't sit next to on a three-day bus trip.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only marry someone you could comfortably sit next to for three days on a bus.
- In plain terms
- Choose a partner you can tolerate for long, close periods.
- What can you take from it?
- Compatibility shows up in everyday endurance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What daily habits would you test before marriage?
- Is patience enough for a lasting partnership?
Another view
Compatibility is more than tolerating boredom; deeper values matter.
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