'Getting divorced just because you don't love a man is almost as silly as getting married just because you do.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that marriage should not be based solely on current feelings, just as divorce should not be.
- In plain terms
- Leaving a marriage just for love is as silly as marrying just for love.
- What can you take from it?
- Relationships require more than temporary feelings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should love be the only reason to marry?
- Is staying married for practicality valid?
Another view
It suggests staying in unhappy marriages might be necessary.
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