Love Quote by Wendy Plump
““I have never cataloged what I would want in a marriage. I might as well do it now... I want an arrangement in which love and passion mingle and last. I want a rock to lean against. I want sex to pierce reality and come blazing out the other side. I want to feel that someone has my back. I want it to be us against the world. I want marriage to be cool. I want the words wife and husband to resonate with joy. I want our intimacy to be inviolate. I want it all under one roof. I want the institution to deserve my energy and my commitment and the last decades of my life.I want what Jane Cooper called "A radiance of attention/Like the candle's flame when we eat." I want to wake up next to a person who feels what I feel - that there is a constant, self-renewing joy in being with the other.””
About This Quote
A desire for a marriage that blends love, passion, support, and shared purpose into a vibrant, enduring partnership.
In simple terms: Seeking a deep, joyful partnership.
Key Takeaway
Marriage as a dynamic, supportive union.
Themes
love
partnership
intimacy
commitment
joy
Mood
hopeful
intimate
aspirational
Type
personal reflection
relationship manifesto
When to use this quote
- long‑term relationship planning
- marriage counseling
- partner selection
Key Concepts
emotional fulfillment
shared purpose
mutual support
Practical Applications
- relationship coaching
- marriage enrichment workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a 'rock to lean against' look like in daily life?
- How can couples sustain self‑renewing joy?
![“I wanted what she [her mother] had wanted, what we all want: everything. We want a mate who feels like family and a lover who is exotic, surprising. We want to be youthful adventurers and middle aged mothers. We want intimacy and autonomy, safely and stimulation, reassurance and novelty, coziness…” quote by Ariel Levy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f20/ariel-levy-7405_adventure_i-wanted-what-she-her-mother-had-wanted_1815090.jpg)
