But trust me, men are never worth it. Behind every great man is a woman who gave up on greatness and tied herself into an apron. Romance is for saps, Abbie. You’re sharp and you’ve got pluck. Don’t waste it.

William Ritter
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The often-quoted line by Molly Ivins in which she advises us to “Don’t waste it” is an ironic phrase that is meant to provoke. What she is saying is that women should not waste their husbands or boyfriends, but they should also not become slaves to them. While husbands are sometimes good for the home, they are not always good for the job. They are supposed to be supportive, but sometimes the best thing a woman can do is leave her husband and make her own way in the world.

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