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“When I get up at five in the morning to go fishing, I wake my wife up and ask, 'What'll it be dear, sex or fishing?' And she says, “Don't forget your waders.'” quote by Robert Ruark
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“When I get up at five in the morning to go fishing, I wake my wife up and ask, 'What'll it be dear, sex or fishing?' And she says, “Don't forget your waders.'”

Robert Ruark

About This Quote

Source Story: The Old Man and the Sea, 1952

A humorous anecdote about a husband’s choice between sex and fishing, underscoring personal priorities and marital dynamics.

In simple terms: He chooses fishing over sex.

Key Takeaway

Balance personal passions with relationships.

Themes

marriage humor priorities

Mood

lighthearted reflective humorous

Type

story anecdote

When to use this quote

  • early morning routine
  • relationship negotiation
  • leisure vs intimacy
  • family life

Key Concepts

choice masculinity communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises work in your partnership?
  • How do hobbies affect intimacy?
A Different Perspective

May reinforce stereotypical gender roles.

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