There hardly can be a greater difference between any two men, than there too often is, between the same man, a lover and a husband.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is often a significant difference between how a man behaves as a lover versus how he behaves as a husband.
- In plain terms
- Men change from romantic lovers to routine husbands.
- What can you take from it?
- Roles change how people act.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does marriage change love?
- What makes a good partner?
Another view
Some men remain consistent across roles.
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