'You never really know a man until you have divorced him.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True character is often revealed during the stress and conflict of a divorce.
- In plain terms
- You learn what a man is really like after you split up.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect behavior to change under stress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge character during conflict?
- Is divorce the ultimate test of a relationship?
Another view
Not everyone reveals negative traits during divorce.
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