“There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.”

“If there is such a thing as a good marriage, it is because it resembles friendship rather than love.”

Michel De Montaigne (1533–1592) (1533-1592) French-Occitan author, humanistic philosopher, statesman

“Good friendships are the foundation of all relationships. Whether it is in business or marriage. A good friend is the best partner.”

Titon Rahmawan

“I've always felt that my relationship to the United States is analogous to a marriage. I love this country. I hate it. I get angry at it. I feel close to it. I'm charmed by it. I'm repelled by it. And it's a marriage that's gone on for let's say at least 50 years of my writing life, and in the course of that, what's happened? It's gotten worse. It's not what it used to be.”

Norman Mailer (1923–2007) American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, film maker, actor and political candidate

“Jealousy is the fuel of relationships and marriage. At the same time, envy kills affection in love.”

Mwanandeke Kindembo (1996) Congolese author

“need is never a good basis for any relationship. it has to be much more than that.”

David Levithan book Will Grayson, Will Grayson

“Marriage is not just spiritual communion and passionate embraces; marriage is also three meals a day, sharing the workload and remembering to carry out the trash.”

Joyce Brothers (1927–2013) Joyce Brothers

“Experts on romance say for a happy marriage there has to be more than a passionate love. For a lasting union, they insist, there must be a genuine liking for each other. Which, in my book, is a good definition for friendship.”

Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) American actress, model, and singer

“Marriage is not a simple love affair, it’s an ordeal, and the ordeal is the sacrifice of ego to a relationship in which two have become one.”

Joseph Campbell The Power of Myth

“In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them.”

Steve Maraboli (1975)