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The first effect marriage had on me was to increase my lack of interest in sex.... Actually our marriage was a sort of friendship with sexual privileges.
Marilyn Monroe
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Marriage can sometimes shift the dynamics of intimacy, turning it into a more platonic relationship.

In this quote, Marilyn Monroe reflects on her experience of marriage, suggesting that it altered her feelings toward sex, leading to a deeper friendship rather than a solely romantic or sexual connection. This statement illustrates the complexities of marital relationships, where intimacy can sometimes be overshadowed by companionship and the day-to-day realities of life together.

Themes

MarriageFriendshipRelationshipsIntimacySex

In practice

Example use cases

During a discussion on the complexities of marriage in a relationship seminar.

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