Marriage Quote by Martha Southgate
““Why wouldn't you want to be as close as you could to another person's glow, when you felt it? I still think that, to tell the truth. It makes being married hard.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, 1982
Desire for closeness can clash with personal boundaries, making marriage challenging.
In simple terms: Close closeness can strain marriage.
Key Takeaway
Balance intimacy with personal space.
Themes
marriage
boundaries
desire
Mood
thoughtful
conflicted
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- family life
- romantic partnership
Key Concepts
sociology
emotional labor
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain self‑identity in a partnership?
- What boundaries protect love?
A Different Perspective
Too much closeness can cause loss of individuality.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
