--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That’s what Papa counting on, no doubt…" description: "\"“That’s what Papa counting on, no doubt. But romantic love is . . .I don’t wish to say that romantic love itself is a fraud—I’m sure the feelings it in..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/178/sherry-thomas-2738_every-woman_that-s-what-papa-counting-on-no-doubt-bu_1328178.jpg" --- # That’s what Papa counting on, no doubt. But romantic love… ![“That’s what Papa counting on, no doubt. But romantic love is . . .I don’t wish to say that romantic love itself is a fraud—I’m sure the feelings it inspires are genuine enough, however temporary. But the way it’s held up as this pristine, everlasting joy every woman ought to strive for—when in…” quote by Sherry Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/178/sherry-thomas-2738_every-woman_that-s-what-papa-counting-on-no-doubt-bu_1328178.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/178/sherry-thomas-2738_every-woman_that-s-what-papa-counting-on-no-doubt-bu_1328178.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/178/sherry-thomas-2738_every-woman_that-s-what-papa-counting-on-no-doubt-bu_1328178.jpg) > ““That’s what Papa counting on, no doubt. But romantic love is . . .I don’t wish to say that romantic love itself is a fraud—I’m sure the feelings it inspires are genuine enough, however temporary. But the way it’s held up as this pristine, everlasting joy every woman ought to strive for—when in fact love is more like beef brought over from Argentina on refrigerated ships: It might stay fresh for a while under carefully controlled conditions, but sooner or later it’s qualities will begin to degrade. Love is by and large a perishable good and it is lamentable that young people are asked to make irrevocable, till-death-do-we-part decisions in the midst of a short-lived euphoria.”” [Sherry Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherry-thomas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Romantic love is fleeting, like perishable goods, yet society expects lifelong commitment. **In simple terms:** Love is temporary, but we demand permanence. Key Takeaway Question long‑term vows made in euphoria. Themes love impermanence societal expectations relationships Mood reflective skeptical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - marriage proposals - young relationships - breakups Key Concepts romantic idealism temporal nature of emotion Questions to Reflect On - Are lifelong vows realistic? - How to balance passion with practicality? 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