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“Many marriages are simply working partnerships between businessmen and housekeepers.” quote by Mignon McLaughlin
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“Many marriages are simply working partnerships between businessmen and housekeepers.”

Mignon McLaughlin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Inner Needs, 1970

Marriage is portrayed as a functional partnership, emphasizing practical cooperation over romance.

In simple terms: Marriages can be business-like partnerships.

Key Takeaway

Consider the balance of affection and practicality.

Themes

relationships marriage partnership gender roles economics

Mood

analytical reflective neutral

Type

sociological observational

When to use this quote

  • family budgeting
  • career decisions
  • household management
  • cohabitation
  • joint ventures

Key Concepts

social contract role expectations power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you view your relationship as partnership or romance?
  • How do economic factors shape marital roles?
A Different Perspective

It may reduce emotional depth to transactional terms.

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