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“I would not wish to marry someone who had already been married. It would be,' she opined, 'like having someone else break in one's own pony.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“I would not wish to marry someone who had already been married. It would be,' she opined, 'like having someone else break in one's own pony.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Relationships, 2018

Marrying a previously married person is likened to a horse already broken, implying prior experiences shape present bonds.

In simple terms: Past relationships affect new ones.

Key Takeaway

Consider history before commitment.

Themes

relationships trust experience

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • dating advice
  • marriage counseling
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

attachment theory social conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What value do previous relationships bring?
  • How can we honor past experiences while building new ones?
A Different Perspective

Some past experiences may enrich rather than diminish new bonds.

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