Quote by Austin Elliot

Whoever said Marriage is a 55 proposition laid the foundation for more divorce fees than any other short sentence in our language.

Whoever said Marriage is a 55 proposition laid the foundatio

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This quote suggests that whoever came up with the idea that marriage is a 50-50 partnership has caused more divorce expenses than any other brief statement. The implication is that the expectation of a perfectly equal division of responsibilities and effort in a marriage often leads to conflict and ultimately to divorce. The quote criticizes the notion of an equal split, indicating that such an idealistic view of marriage can create unrealistic expectations, potentially jeopardizing the stability of relationships.

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