Blame Quote by Erica Jong
“There is a rhythm to the ending of a marriage just like the rhythm of a courtshiponly backward. You try to start again but get into blaming over and over. Finally you are both worn out, exhausted, hopeless. Then lawyers are called in to pick clean the corpses. The death has occurred much earlier.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Fear of Flying by Erica Jong, 1973
Marriages can end in a predictable, cyclical pattern where conflict repeats until both partners are exhausted and legal intervention becomes necessary.
In simple terms: Divorce often follows a repeated cycle of blame and fatigue.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and break the destructive cycle early.
Themes
relationships
conflict
divorce
communication
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- mediation
- personal therapy
- early conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cycle
blame
exhaustion
legal resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate a relationship is entering this cycle?
- How can couples intervene before exhaustion?
A Different Perspective
The pattern may oversimplify complex individual experiences.
