--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There is one thing I would break up over…" description: "\"There is one thing I would break up over, and that is if she caught me with another woman. I won't stand for that.\" — Steve Martin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3de/steve-martin-593_another-woman_there-is-one-thing-i-would-break-up-over_2972139.jpg" --- # There is one thing I would break up over, and that is if… ![“There is one thing I would break up over, and that is if she caught me with another woman. I won't stand for that.” quote by Steve Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3de/steve-martin-593_another-woman_there-is-one-thing-i-would-break-up-over_2972139.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3de/steve-martin-593_another-woman_there-is-one-thing-i-would-break-up-over_2972139.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3de/steve-martin-593_another-woman_there-is-one-thing-i-would-break-up-over_2972139.jpg) > “There is one thing I would break up over, and that is if she caught me with another woman. I won't stand for that.” [Steve Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/steve-martin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. States a non‑negotiable boundary regarding infidelity involving another woman **In simple terms:** Infidelity is a deal‑breaker in his view Key Takeaway Maintain clear relationship boundaries and expectations Themes relationships trust infidelity Mood direct humorous Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - Dating apps - marriage counseling - friendship dynamics Key Concepts Ethics of monogamy personal values relationship contracts Questions to Reflect On - How do personal values shape relationship limits? - Can flexibility improve relationship resilience? A Different Perspective Some may view the boundary as overly rigid ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Break up](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/break-up/) [Woman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/woman/) ## Related quotes > [There is one thing I would break up over and that is if she caught me with another woman. 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