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If you marry the wrong person for the wrong reasons, then…

“If you marry the wrong person for the wrong reasons, then no matter how hard you work, it's never going to work, because then you have to completely change yourself, completely change them, completely - by that time, you're both dead.” quote by Anne Bancroft
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“If you marry the wrong person for the wrong reasons, then no matter how hard you work, it's never going to work, because then you have to completely change yourself, completely change them, completely - by that time, you're both dead.”

Anne Bancroft

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Marrying for the wrong reasons leads to forced change, which is unsustainable and ultimately fatal.

In simple terms: Wrong motives in marriage cause inevitable failure.

Key Takeaway

Choose partners for genuine compatibility, not convenience.

Themes

marriage compatibility authenticity

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • engagement
  • long‑term commitment
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

self‑identity relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you marrying for love or convenience?
  • What values are non‑negotiable in a partner?
A Different Perspective

Changing core selves is unrealistic and harmful.

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