I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% - still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
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My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. There's no way I can control him. I wouldn't stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the importance of mutual respect and partnership in a relationship.
Barbara Corcoran articulates the dynamic in her marriage where her husband's strong identity and success encourage her to embrace a partnership rather than taking a dominant role. This illustrates the value of equality in relationships, where both partners contribute to and support each other's identities and success.
Themes
IdentitySuccessPartnershipMarriageRespect
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, one might use this quote to emphasize the idea of partnership in marriage.
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