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Anniversary Quote by Ogden Nash

“Marriage is the bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Marriage is the bond between a person who never remembers anniversaries and another who never forgets them.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Marriage", 1935

Marriage pairs one partner who forgets dates with another who never does.

In simple terms: One forgets anniversaries; the other remembers.

Key Takeaway

Accept each other's quirks in relationships.

Themes

marriage humor memory relationships communication

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • wedding planning
  • anniversary gifts
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

compatibility human nature contrasts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance forgetfulness and attentiveness?
  • Can humor strengthen or weaken partnership?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay serious relationship issues.

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