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James Taylor

Sobering up was responsible for breaking up my marriage. That's what it couldn't stand.

Marriage

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

James Taylor means that when he stopped drinking and became sober, the changes that came with it caused tension in his marriage. His spouse or the relationship itself could not handle the new reality that sobriety brought.

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