Being married Quote by Bill Maher
“I ... would guess maybe about one or two out of five men is suited for marriage and probably four out of five women are better at marriage than being single and would like to be married.”
About This Quote
Source TV: Real Time with Bill Maher, 2015
He suggests men are less suited for marriage than women, who prefer it over staying single.
In simple terms: Men less suited, women prefer marriage.
Key Takeaway
Recognize gender differences in marital preferences.
Themes
marriage
gender roles
relationships
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
observational
social commentary
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage counseling
- social research
- relationship advice
Key Concepts
sociology
demographics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal values affect marital choices?
- Are these trends changing over time?
A Different Perspective
Assumes broad stereotypes may not hold for individuals.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
