Quote by Erika Slezak

My parents had a wonderful marriage, but it was a very dependent relationship. My mother was entirely dependent on my father because that's how it was in those days.

My parents had a wonderful marriage, but it was a very depen

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This quote reflects the speaker's observation about their parents' marriage, characterizing it as a "dependent relationship." It implies that during the time their parents were married, there was a societal expectation or norm where the wife was expected to be entirely dependent on the husband. This dependency might have encompassed financial support, decision-making, or various other aspects of their lives. By highlighting this dynamic, the speaker suggests that their parents' marriage followed the prevalent ideologies of that era.

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