Away from each other Quote by Edith Wharton
“I begin to see what marriage is for. It's to keep people away from each other. Sometimes I think that two people who love each other can be saved from madness only by the things that come between them - children, duties, visits, bores, relations - the things that protect married people from each other.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The House of Mirth” (hypothetical)
Marriage creates distance, using obligations to protect partners from each other’s madness.
In simple terms: Marriage can act as a protective barrier.
Key Takeaway
Value personal space within relationships.
Themes
marriage
distance
protection
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- marital advice
- personal boundaries
Key Concepts
social contract
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance closeness and independence?
- What role do children play in marital dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Obligations may become barriers to intimacy.
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