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Best friend Quote by Jane Green

“Marriage should be about fun,” she says gently. “It’s about friendship, and laughter, and trust, and fun. If it’s not fun, if you take it all too seriously, what’s the point? You know I’ve been with Andy for fifteen years, and the reason it still works is because he’s my best friend and he still…” quote by Jane Green
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“Marriage should be about fun,” she says gently. “It’s about friendship, and laughter, and trust, and fun. If it’s not fun, if you take it all too seriously, what’s the point? You know I’ve been with Andy for fifteen years, and the reason it still works is because he’s my best friend and he still makes me laugh. Admittedly, not all the time, and often we get completely bogged down in work, and the kids, and life, but he’s still the person I most want to phone when anything happens in life, and he’s still the person who makes me laugh the most.”

Jane Green

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Jane Green, 2012

A successful marriage thrives on friendship, laughter, and trust; seriousness erodes joy.

In simple terms: Friendship and fun keep marriage alive.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize joy together.

Themes

marriage friendship joy

Mood

warm optimistic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • couples counseling
  • family life
  • stress management

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics emotional intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities nurture shared laughter?
  • How to balance fun and responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Fun alone cannot resolve deep conflicts.

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