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But the same holds of most revisionists’ master principle: a spouse cannot be your “number one partner” in every activity, or your “soul-mate” in every domain.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},3428702,"As we deprive marriage policy of definite shape, we deprive it of public purpose.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":36,"source":37,"quote_tag":38,"commentary":9},3428692,"If marriage is centrally an emotional union, rather than one inherently ordered to family life, it becomes much harder to show why the state should concern itself with marriage any more than with friendship. Why involve the state in what amounts to the legal regulation of tenderness?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":42,"has_image":17,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":56},808796,"Finally, promoting conjugal marriage need not and should not involve prohibiting any consensual relationship. For all these reasons, libertarians should favor the regulation of marriage-which is, again, practically inevitable anyway.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[46,51],{"id":47,"tag":48},3737146,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},95,"marriage",{"id":52,"tag":53},3737147,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},64485,"same-sex-marriage","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is from Sherif Girgis, a philosopher and ethicist who has written extensively on marriage, family, and human flourishing. During his time at Princeton University, Girgis contributed significantly to the conservative intellectual movement in America through his work with the Witherspoon Institute. The sentiment expressed here likely reflects his engagement with contemporary debates about marriage and social regulation during the mid-2000s.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nGirgis is suggesting that regulating marriage does not inherently conflict with promoting individual liberty, as many libertarians might assume. Instead, he argues that a well-designed system of marriage regulation can actually protect personal freedom by establishing clear boundaries for relationships, thus safeguarding against coercion and exploitation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn applying this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives should consider how clearly defining relationships and expectations can actually foster greater autonomy and creativity. By setting boundaries and establishing norms for partnerships, individuals can avoid the burdens of ambiguous commitments and instead focus on cultivating fulfilling collaborations that support their personal growth.",{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":42,"has_image":17,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":69},808795,"Thus, again, marriage is comprehensive in some basic ways, not in every sense. But the same holds of most revisionists' master principle: a spouse cannot be your \"number one partner\" in every activity, or your \"soul-mate\" in every domain.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[63,66],{"id":64,"tag":65},3737144,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},{"id":67,"tag":68},3737145,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is from Sherif Girgis, a philosopher and theologian known for his work on marriage and human flourishing. The era in which he wrote this was characterized by the rise of romantic ideals about love and relationships, which often emphasized the idea that one's partner should be their \"soul-mate\" or \"number one partner\" across all domains. Girgis' critique of these ideals suggests a more nuanced understanding of human relationships.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nGirgis is pointing to a tension between the idealization of romantic love and the realities of human partnership. He's suggesting that our expectations about marriage and partnership are often based on an unrealistic assumption that one person can fulfill all our needs across different spheres of life, including emotional, intellectual, and spiritual.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn applying this insight today, consider cultivating a more realistic expectation of your partner by acknowledging the limitations of any relationship. Instead of seeking a \"soul-mate\" who meets all your needs, aim for a partnership that acknowledges and respects the distinct contributions each person brings to the table, fostering a sense of interdependence and mutual support rather than an unhealthy dependency on one individual.",{"currentPage":71,"totalPages":71,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":72},1,10]