A woman is never so happy as when she is being wooed. Then…
“A woman is never so happy as when she is being wooed. Then she is mistress of all she surveys, the cynosure of all eyes, until that day of days when she sails down the aisle, a vision in white, lovely as the stefanotis she carries, borne translucent on her father's manly arm to be handed over to her new father-surrogate. If she is clever, and if her husband has the time and the resources, she will insist on being wooed all her life; more likely she will discover that marriage is not romantic, that husbands forget birthdays and aniversaries and seldom pay compliments, are often perfunctory.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It portrays marriage as a transition from romantic courtship to routine partnership, often disappointing.
In simple terms: Marriage often shifts from romance to routine.
Key Takeaway
Expect and nurture ongoing romance in marriage.
Themes
marriage
romance
expectations
gender roles
Mood
thoughtful
questioning
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- relationship education
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
relationship dynamics
social expectations
disillusionment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think marriage can stay romantic?
- How can partners keep excitement alive?