Bed Quote by Jane Smiley
“You know what getting married is? It's agreeing to taking this person who right now is at the top of his form, full of hopes and ideas, feeling good, looking good, wildly interested in you because you're the same way, and sticking by him while he slowly disintegrates. And he does the same for you. You're his responsibility now and he's yours. If no one else will take care of him, you will. If everyone else rejects you, he won't. What do you think love is? Going to bed all the time?”
About This Quote
Love is a partnership that endures through each other's changing states, accepting the inevitable decline and caring for one another despite flaws.
In simple terms: Enduring commitment amid change
Key Takeaway
Love is responsibility and care
Themes
commitment
growth
vulnerability
acceptance
interdependence
Mood
reflective
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- long-term relationships
- marriage counseling
- life transitions
- caregiving
- personal growth
Key Concepts
marriage
human frailty
mutual support
Practical Applications
- relationship counseling
- marriage workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain love when partners change?
- What responsibilities does love entail beyond romance?
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