Marriage Quote by Curtis Sittenfeld
![“Was this what marriage was, the slow process of getting to know another individual far better than was advisable? Sometimes [his] gestures and inflections were so mercilessly familiar that it was as if he were an extension of me, an element of my own personality over which I had little control.” quote by Curtis Sittenfeld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce2/curtis-sittenfeld-1731_marriage_was-this-what-marriage-was-the-slow-proc_1287084.jpg)
““Was this what marriage was, the slow process of getting to know another individual far better than was advisable? Sometimes [his] gestures and inflections were so mercilessly familiar that it was as if he were an extension of me, an element of my own personality over which I had little control.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, Curtis Sittenfeld, 2013
Intimacy can blur personal boundaries, making one feel merged with a partner, sometimes unsettling.
In simple terms: Deep intimacy may erase individuality.
Key Takeaway
Maintain personal identity in relationships.
Themes
relationships
identity
intimacy
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- cohabitation
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- Where do you draw the line?
- How do you preserve self while connecting?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identification can lead to loss of self.
![“I have to reign in my personality a little bit. Sometimes you want to go more colorful, but that's not my job on the [Grimm] show. My job is to be the center of the show, and the further you move out the more it can get wild.” quote by David Giuntoli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3bc/david-giuntoli-24547_bits_i-have-to-reign-in-my-personality-a-litt_425549.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
