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“But some of us, a very few in the end, bet on marriage against the odds. And though I didn’t feel holy, exactly, I did feel that what we had was rare and true—and that we were safe in the marriage we had built and were building every day. This” quote by Paula McLain
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““But some of us, a very few in the end, bet on marriage against the odds. And though I didn’t feel holy, exactly, I did feel that what we had was rare and true—and that we were safe in the marriage we had built and were building every day. This””

Paula McLain

About This Quote

The speaker reflects on a rare, true marriage that feels safe despite not feeling holy, emphasizing commitment and daily building of trust.

In simple terms: A rare, true marriage feels safe and built daily.

Key Takeaway

Value and nurture trust in relationships.

Themes

love commitment trust marriage

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal relationship

When to use this quote

  • daily partnership
  • long‑term commitment
  • building trust
  • nurturing love

Key Concepts

relationship building emotional safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cultivate safety in a partnership?
  • What daily actions reinforce trust?
A Different Perspective

Even rare unions face doubts and external pressures.

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