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“It's bad enough when married people bore one another, but it's much worse when only one of them bores the other.” quote by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
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“It's bad enough when married people bore one another, but it's much worse when only one of them bores the other.”

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

About This Quote

Source Play: The Marriage Game, 1885

Married couples suffer when one partner is boring, especially if only one feels the boredom.

In simple terms: Boredom hurts relationships when it’s one‑sided.

Key Takeaway

Seek mutual engagement.

Themes

marriage communication engagement

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • date nights
  • shared hobbies
  • open dialogue
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

relationship dynamics emotional reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make everyday moments more interesting for both?
  • What signs show a relationship is one‑sided?
A Different Perspective

If both partners feel bored, the issue may be deeper incompatibility.

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