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It was weird to be married; you kind of lose your identity. You're suddenly somebody's wife. And you're like, 'Oh, I'm half of a couple now. I've lost me.'
Angelina Jolie
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Marriage can lead to a loss of personal identity as individuals begin to see themselves primarily as part of a couple.

In this quote, Angelina Jolie reflects on the transformative yet potentially disorienting nature of marriage. She expresses how entering into a committed relationship changes one's sense of self, as individuals may begin to define themselves largely through their partner, leading to a feeling of losing their personal identity amidst the new dynamics of being 'half of a couple'.

Themes

MarriageIdentityCoupleRelationshipsSelf

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about the challenges of marriage during a wedding speech.

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