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“A woman wishes to be swept up by a man’s fervent feelings for her, by love and longing and depth of feeling. She does not wish to be married for her father’s coin or her noble birth or because she is a sensible choice. She wants to be wooed, even after she is married, to be cherished and loved for…” quote by Melanie Dickerson
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““A woman wishes to be swept up by a man’s fervent feelings for her, by love and longing and depth of feeling. She does not wish to be married for her father’s coin or her noble birth or because she is a sensible choice. She wants to be wooed, even after she is married, to be cherished and loved for her very self, not just because she has a beautiful face, long after she has passed the age of freshness and youth.” She””

Melanie Dickerson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown, possibly contemporary romance

A woman seeks deep, authentic love and ongoing affection beyond material or pragmatic reasons, valuing emotional connection over status or convenience.

In simple terms: She wants lasting, heartfelt love, not marriage for money or duty.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize genuine emotional bonds over superficial expectations.

Themes

love affection authenticity age self‑worth

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

romantic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • long‑term relationships
  • self‑esteem building

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional fulfillment ageing love

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions nurture love beyond youth?
  • How to balance self‑worth with partner’s expectations?
A Different Perspective

Love may wane with age, challenging sustained passion.

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