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“All marriages have a time limit if you enter them for the wrong reasons. Marriage doesn't get easier...it only gets harder. If you marry someone hoping it will improve things, you might as well set your timer the second you say, 'I do.” quote by Colleen Hoover
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“All marriages have a time limit if you enter them for the wrong reasons. Marriage doesn't get easier...it only gets harder. If you marry someone hoping it will improve things, you might as well set your timer the second you say, 'I do.”

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Novel: It Ends With Us, 2016

Marriages entered for the wrong motives become increasingly difficult, not easier, over time.

In simple terms: Wrong reasons make marriage harder, not easier.

Key Takeaway

Choose partnership for love, not convenience.

Themes

marriage motivation longevity

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

literary cautionary

When to use this quote

  • long‑term commitment
  • relationship counseling
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics expectations personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you stay in a relationship that feels harder?
  • What signs indicate a marriage is built on the wrong foundation?
A Different Perspective

People may cling to marriage despite growing strain, ignoring underlying issues.

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