Marriage and its entourage of possession and jealousy enslave the spirit.

Irvin D. Yalom
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Marriage and its entourage of possession and jealousy enslave the spirit. As a marriage, it's an institution that is formed by the laws of social contract. It is the basic contract of life. The purpose of this contract is to provide security to each partner in order to enable them to live life with full enjoyment.

Marriage is also a very strong bond between two human beings, which not only binds their relationship but also protects them from all external dangers. To be able to achieve this purpose successfully, all the partners should have the same goals in their lives.

Source: When Nietzsche Wept

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