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“Marriage is a difficult project. When seven years have passed and all your body's cells have been replaced, you're meant to experience that seven-year itch.” quote by Yoko Ono
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“Marriage is a difficult project. When seven years have passed and all your body's cells have been replaced, you're meant to experience that seven-year itch.”

Yoko Ono

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Marriage, Yoko Ono, 2013

Marriage requires ongoing effort; after years, partners may feel restlessness, known as the seven‑year itch.

In simple terms: Marriage needs work and can feel stale after years.

Key Takeaway

Nurture connection, address restlessness early.

Themes

relationships commitment change growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice relationship

When to use this quote

  • long‑term partnership
  • marriage counseling
  • anniversary planning

Key Concepts

psychology life cycles intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can couples keep intimacy alive?
  • What habits prevent stagnation?
A Different Perspective

Restlessness can signal deeper issues, not just time.

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