And Tommy was, of course, Popular. As someone who had been Popular all her life, it had seemed written that [Sue] would meet and fall in love with someone as Popular as she.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sue expects to find love with someone of equal social status because she has always been popular.
- In plain terms
- People often seek partners who match their own social standing.
- What can you take from it?
- Social status influences romantic expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you expect to attract?
- Does status matter in love?
Another view
Not everyone defines relationships by popularity.
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