Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

Unfenced by law, the unmarried lover can quit a bad relationship at any time. But you - the legally married person who wants to escape doomed love - may soon discover that a significant portion of your marriage contract belongs to the State, and that it sometimes takes a very long while for the State to grant you your leave.

Unfenced by law, the unmarried lover can quit a bad relation

Summary

This quote highlights the potential challenges faced by individuals in legally binding marriages who wish to end their relationships. It emphasizes the contrast between the unmarried lover, who has the freedom to easily leave a bad relationship, and the married individual who may find themselves entangled in a complex legal process. By mentioning the role of the State in marriage contracts, the quote suggests that obtaining a divorce or separation may involve bureaucratic obstacles and delays, thereby limiting the ability to escape a doomed love quickly and easily.

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Marriage

By Elizabeth Gilbert

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