Quote by Carolyn Heilbrun

The married are those who have taken the terrible risk of intimacy and, having taken it, know life without intimacy to be impossible.

The married are those who have taken the terrible risk of in

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This quote suggests that being married entails a brave choice to embrace intimacy, which is essential for a fulfilling life. Those who are married understand that without the vulnerability and connection that intimacy brings, life lacks depth and meaning. It highlights the undeniable importance of intimate relationships and emphasizes the significance of taking risks in order to experience genuine connection and love.

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