The proper basis for marriage is mutual misunderstanding. The happiness of a married man depends on the people he has not married. One should always be in love - that's the reason one should never marry.

Oscar Wilde
About This Quote

This quote comes from the play The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. This quote illustrates what marriage is truly supposed to be. Marriage is not about what you receive, but rather about what you give. You give your love and devotion to your spouse, and in return you receive the same. It is very important that both people feel comfortable with this exchange, or else things could get very ugly very quickly.

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