Marriage? That's for life! It's like cement!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Allen compares marriage to cement to suggest it is permanent and rigid.
- In plain terms
- Marriage is like cement, implying it is unchangeable.
- What can you take from it?
- Marriage is often seen as a lifelong commitment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is marriage forever?
- How rigid should commitments be?
Another view
Marriage is not always permanent or rigid in practice.
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