Quote by Alain de Botton

I'm also interested in the modern suggestion that you can have a combination of love and sex in a marriage - which no previous society has ever believed.

I'm also interested in the modern suggestion that you can ha

Summary

This quote highlights the modern perspective that love and sex can coexist within a marital relationship, a concept that previous societies did not readily acknowledge. It implies that historically, marriages were often based on other considerations such as social status, economic stability, or family alliances rather than on emotional intimacy or sexual desire. The notion of combining love and sex in a marriage represents a shift towards valuing emotional connection and personal fulfillment as essential elements of a successful partnership.

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Marriage

By Alain de Botton

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