Quote by Barbara Corcoran

My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. There's no way I can control him. I wouldn't stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss.

My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in

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This quote reflects the perspective of a woman who appreciates her husband's strong sense of identity and success. Rather than wanting to control him, she values their partnership and acknowledges that she wouldn't stay in the marriage if she could control him. She also mentions that she is capable of bringing her assertive business personality into their home, but her husband's strength and individuality compel her to be a partner rather than trying to dominate the relationship.

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