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“Women have always been more critical of marriage than men. The great mysterious irony of it is - at least it's the stereotype - that women want to get married and men are trying to avoid it. Marriage doesn't benefit women as much as men, and it never has. And women, once they are married, become very critical of marriages in a way that men don't.”

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert is an American author renowned for her best-selling novel 'Eat, Pray, Love'. Born on July 18, 1969, she has achieved widespread acclaim for her compelling storytelling and personal narratives. Gilbert's writing frequently delves into themes of self-discovery and transformation. more

“Women come into marriage with great inflated expectations for what they want this relationship to be, and men don't give it that much thought. Men come into it with reluctance about being capsized or trapped or whatever their fear is. When you check in later, women are disappointed because their expectations have not come to pass, and men are pleasantly surprised.”

Men Want Giving Expectations Checks Disappointed Trapped Reluctance

Author:Elizabeth Gilbert

“I don't think you can say that feminism has made women critical of marriage because women have been critical of marriage for centuries.”

Thinking Has Beens Made Feminism Century Critical

Author:Elizabeth Gilbert

“I like to look good, but I like my body to function well more than anything. For me, it's as spiritual and intellectual as it is physical. And emotional. I'm a better husband, I'm a better father, if my body is physically functioning at the highest possible levels.”

Ifs Wells Looks Body Spiritual Father Levels Emotional Husband Highest Intellectual Function

Author:Willi Smith

“You almost can't wait too long [to get married]. The longer you wait, the better off you are going to be. And the happier your kids are going to be, and the happier a mom you are going to be.”

Long Kids Waiting Mom Married Better Off

Author:Elizabeth Gilbert