Quote by Timothy Keller

Both men and women today see marriage not as a way of creating character and community but as a way to reach personal life goals. They are looking for a marriage partner who will 'fulfill their emotional, sexual, and spiritual desires.' And that creates an extreme idealism that in turn leads to a deep pessimism that you will ever find the right person to marry.

Both men and women today see marriage not as a way of creati

Summary

This quote suggests that in contemporary society, both men and women view marriage primarily as a means to achieve personal fulfillment, rather than as a platform for personal growth and building a sense of community. The emphasis on finding a spouse who can meet their emotional, sexual, and spiritual needs leads to an unrealistic, idealistic mindset. Consequently, this idealism often generates pessimism and doubt about the likelihood of ever finding the perfect partner to marry.

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Love Marriage Relationships Fulfillment

By Timothy Keller

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