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P. J. O'Rourke

Staying married may have long-term benefits. You can elicit much more sympathy from friends over a bad marriage than you ever can from a good divorce.

P. J. O'Rourke

Marriage

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The quote suggests that remaining in an unhappy marriage might bring more emotional support from friends than ending it with a divorce that went smoothly. It highlights how people tend to receive more sympathy when they are stuck in a difficult situation than when they resolve it positively.

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