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Bridges Quote by Ernest Hemingway

“Romance was a game, like bridge, in which you said things instead of playing cards. Like bridge you had to pretend you were playing for money or playing for some stakes.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“Romance was a game, like bridge, in which you said things instead of playing cards. Like bridge you had to pretend you were playing for money or playing for some stakes.”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway, 1926

Romance can be treated as a strategic game, where words replace cards and stakes are emotional.

In simple terms: Love is like a game of bridge.

Key Takeaway

Play romance with honesty, not pretense.

Themes

romance games communication strategy

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • courtship
  • online dating
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

psychology of love social interaction performance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you play roles in relationships?
  • How does strategy affect intimacy?
A Different Perspective

Treating love as a game can undermine genuine connection.

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