Advisable Quote by Audrey Niffenegger
“When you live with a woman you learn something every day. So far I have learned that long hair will clog up the shower drain befor you can say "Liquid-Plumr"; that it is not advisable to clip something out of the newspaper before your wife has read it, even if the newspaper in question is a week old; that I am the only person in our two-person household who can eat the same thing for dinner three nights in a row without pouting; and that headphones were invented to preserve spouses from each other's musical excesses.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 2003
Living with a partner reveals constant, often humorous, adjustments and discoveries about habits, preferences, and shared space.
In simple terms: Co‑habiting teaches daily quirks and compromises.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor and communication in shared life.
Themes
relationships
humor
daily life
compromise
communication
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
observational
humorous
When to use this quote
- household chores
- gift giving
- dinner planning
- music sharing
Key Concepts
marriage dynamics
habit adaptation
shared spaces
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you negotiate personal habits with a partner?
- What small adjustments improve shared living?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper incompatibilities if not addressed.
![“I used to give her [my wife] to read the column every week before I sent it to the editors. And sometimes she was so mad - are you crazy? You're not going to send that, or, you're not going to write that about me. So I would go, OK. You have five hours. Go ahead, write the column yourself.” quote by Sayed Kashua](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/274/sayed-kashua-37596_columns_i-used-to-give-her-my-wife-to-read-the-c_1807735.jpg)
![“[...] He didn't want his wife to read historical romances because it might give her unrealistic expectations. [...] If I had been him, I would have been reading your books every time you laid them down to see how I could improve my skills and please you. Second warning of the night. I bought a…” quote by Catherine Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc0/catherine-anderson-308_book_he-didn-t-want-his-wife-to-read-historic_1324626.jpg)
![“. . . [Y]ou must understand that we have always considered the writing of books a hindrance to our work, and that for this reason the custom was not to be introduced into the Company. However, since no rule, however general, does not have some exception, we shall see whether it is advisable to…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/616/vincent-de-paul-1676_advisable_y-ou-must-understand-that-we-have-always_876969.jpg)