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“Some years ago, I read an article about two people in the arts (alas, I can’t remember who they were) who’d been married for many, many years. Asked for the secret of their long partnership, they said: “We fell straight into conversation when we met, and we haven’t come to the end of that…” quote by Terri Windling
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““Some years ago, I read an article about two people in the arts (alas, I can’t remember who they were) who’d been married for many, many years. Asked for the secret of their long partnership, they said: “We fell straight into conversation when we met, and we haven’t come to the end of that conversation yet.” I can’t think of a better model for marriage than that. Or of a narrative more romantic . . . .””

Terri Windling

About This Quote

Source Article: Long‑Term Partnerships, 2018

Couples who keep conversing stay together; ongoing dialogue fuels lasting marriage.

In simple terms: Continuous conversation sustains marriage.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate endless dialogue with partners.

Themes

marriage conversation longevity

Mood

romantic inspirational

Type

advice literary

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • relationship workshops
  • daily check‑ins

Key Concepts

relationship theory communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What topics keep a marriage alive?
  • How can you deepen your shared dialogue?
A Different Perspective

Conversation alone may not solve deeper issues.

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