Being married Quote by Ed McMahon
“Johnny once described our relationship by saying we were as close as two people could be without being married.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990 TV interview, Ed McMahon
He describes a close, non‑marital relationship as the closest possible without marriage.
In simple terms: Close friendship is like marriage without the legal bond.
Key Takeaway
Value deep connections regardless of marital status.
Themes
friendship
closeness
marriage
relationships
Mood
warm
conversational
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- friendship advice
- relationship counseling
- social support
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines closeness beyond marriage?
- How do you navigate societal expectations?
A Different Perspective
May ignore legal or societal implications.
![“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)
