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“I am satisfied that happiness in marriage is not so much a matter of romance as it is an anxious concern for the comfort and well-being of one's companion. Any man who will make his wife's comfort his first concern will stay in love with her throughout their lives and through the eternity yet to…” quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
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“I am satisfied that happiness in marriage is not so much a matter of romance as it is an anxious concern for the comfort and well-being of one's companion. Any man who will make his wife's comfort his first concern will stay in love with her throughout their lives and through the eternity yet to come”

Gordon B. Hinckley

About This Quote

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

Happiness in marriage depends more on caring for a spouse’s comfort than on romance.

In simple terms: Caring for partner’s well‑being creates lasting love.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize your partner’s comfort.

Themes

marriage love care commitment

Mood

warm reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • daily support
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

empathy selflessness relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you show concern for your partner’s comfort today?
  • What habits nurture lasting love?
A Different Perspective

Romance alone cannot sustain a marriage without mutual care.

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