Quote by Mortimer Adler

Conjugal love, or the friendship of spouses, can persist even after sexual desires have weakened, withered, and disappeared.

Conjugal love, or the friendship of spouses, can persist eve

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This quote suggests that love between married partners, known as conjugal love, can endure and remain strong even when the sexual desires within the relationship have diminished. It implies that the connection between spouses can transcend physical attraction, deepening into a genuine and lasting friendship. Despite the natural changes that may occur over time, such as ageing or shifts in sexual desire, the fundamental bond built on love and companionship remains intact.

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