I believe in marriage. I believe that two good people can…
““I believe in marriage. I believe that two good people can be happy together for a lifetime. It’s the only thing even close to a religion that I have, and I cling to it with almost messianic zeal. But it is a belief system that makes unreasonable demands on its adherents, all of us sacrificing to the bone for a reward that may or may not come at the end of our days; and all of us steadfastly refusing to see the mounting evidence that long-term happy marriages, if they exist at all, are pretty hard to come by. We all want to think that miracles are possible. Otherwise, marriage is just a lot of hard work.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Marriage is a demanding belief system requiring sacrifice; idealistic views ignore its difficulty.
In simple terms: Marriage needs hard work, not just faith.
Key Takeaway
Approach marriage with realistic expectations.
Themes
relationships
commitment
realism
Mood
How can couples maintain hope?
Type
candid
analytical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- marriage workshops
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
marital sacrifice
faith vs. practicality
long‑term partnership
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are you willing to make?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralizes all marriages.