Dating is about grand romantic gestures that mean little over the long term. Marriage is about small acts of kindness that bond you over a lifetime. — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share Image
“When I look at my friend's marriages, with their routine day-to-dayness, they actually seem far more romantic than any dating relationship might be. Dating seems romantic, but for the most part it's an extended audition. Marriage seems boring, but for… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share Image
“Next time you're about to rule out some guy because he's not your ideal, try to focus on the good things about him, because… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
Marriage isn't a passion-fest; it's more like a partnership formed to run a very small, mundane, and often boring nonprofit business. And I mean… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“Look for reasons to say 'yes' instead of 'no,' he reminded me. Screen in rather than constantly screening out. Always ask yourself this: If… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“I thought I should call a matchmaker. For me, this seemed like a radical step. It never occurred to me to hire a matchmaker… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
Could it be that by protecting our kids from unhappiness as children, we’re depriving them of happiness as adults? — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
Dating is about grand romantic gestures that mean little over the long term. Marriage is about small acts of kindness that bond you over… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“What makes for a good marriage isn't necessarily what makes for a good romantic relationship. Marriage isn't a passion-fest; it's a partnership formed to… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“You can let more people into the mix who could possibly make you happy. Or you can hold out for that two percent of… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
By trying so hard to provide the perfectly happy childhood, we're just making it harder for our kids to actually grow up, — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“When I look at my friend's marriages, with their routine day-to-dayness, they actually seem far more romantic than any dating relationship might be. Dating… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
“I started going over the lines in my head for this French play I’m in at school. I play a rabbit called Janot Lapin,… — Lori Gottlieb Copy Share
