Arms Quote by Crystal Eastman
“I took a small flat for myself and the children ... My husband took a room in a clean rooming house within easy walking distance of his office. ... It is wonderful sometimes to be alone in the night and just know that someone loves you. In other moods you must have that lover in your arms. Marriage under two roofs makes room for moods.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Woman, 1910
Balancing personal space and shared intimacy can create emotional shifts in marriage, highlighting both independence and need for closeness.
In simple terms: Separate living can cause both freedom and longing in marriage.
Embrace both independence and connection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- living apart
- shared responsibilities
- emotional needs
- family routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain intimacy when physically apart?
- What boundaries support both partners' needs?
Living apart may strain communication and shared responsibilities.