Enjoy the pregnancy, not racing ahead and relishing the moment. I think people see pregnancy as something to get over with, but every stage of becoming a mother is really special.
Olivia WildeRead
The mark of a good marriage is partnership and continuing to feel inspired by your spouse. I had that with Tao. But the end is not necessarily the tragedy. Staying in a relationship that is no longer working is the tragedy. Living unhappily - that's the tragedy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A healthy marriage is characterized by mutual partnership and inspiration, while staying in an unfulfilling relationship is more tragic than its ending.
In this quote, Olivia Wilde emphasizes that a successful marriage thrives on partnership and the ability to inspire one another. She suggests that the true tragedy lies not in the dissolution of a marriage, but rather in remaining in a relationship devoid of happiness and fulfillment, highlighting the importance of mutual growth and joy in relationships.
Themes
MarriagePartnershipHappinessInspirationRelationshipsTragedy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding toast to emphasize the importance of partnership in marriage.
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