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Anna Quindlen

Women who marry early are often overly enamored of the kind of man who looks great in wedding pictures and passes the maid of honor his telephone number.

Anna Quindlen

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The quote suggests that women who marry young tend to be attracted to men who are charming and photogenic, making a good impression during the wedding but not necessarily reliable or serious partners. It implies that these men are more interested in socializing and keeping options open rather than committing fully to the marriage.

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