Marriage: English Vocabulary List

used to imply that a person's positive qualities and behavior can have a positive influence on their partner

"A good partner helps make the other good — a good Jack makes a good Jill."

"His support had made her into the person she had become — a good Jack makes a good Jill."

used to imply that a husband's happiness is closely linked to the happiness of his wife, and taking care of her needs and wants is important for a fulfilling marriage

"Wife's happiness is key."

"He always remembered that happy wife, happy life, so he made sure she felt appreciated."

used to imply that a husband and wife's partnership is essential for achieving success, and that the husband's willingness to listen to and consider his wife's opinion can lead to more favorable outcomes

"A wise husband consults his wife — he that will thrive must first ask his wife."

"Every major decision he made involved her input — he that will thrive must first ask his wife."

used to emphasize that rushing into a marriage without careful consideration can lead to regret and long-term consequences

"Rush into marriage and suffer for a long time — marry in haste, repent at leisure."

"They had known each other for only three months — marry in haste, repent at leisure."

used to imply that marrying at a young age can be detrimental to a person's personal and professional development, as it can create additional responsibilities and limit opportunities

"Marriage too young can ruin a man's development — a young man married is a young man marred."

"He had taken on responsibilities before he was ready — a young man married is a young man marred."

used to suggest that straightforward and sincere men tend to get married early in life, while more prudent men may choose to remain unmarried

"Honest men marry quickly."

"He was always upfront and sincere, so it was no surprise that honest men marry quickly, wise men not at all."

used to suggest that it is wise to achieve financial stability and independence before committing to the responsibilities of marriage and family

"Establish yourself before marrying — first thrive and then wive."

"She insisted on financial stability before considering marriage — first thrive, and then wive."

used to suggest that it is better to be cherished and valued by an older person than to be under the control and mistreatment of a younger person

"It is better to be cherished by someone older than dominated by someone younger — better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave."

"She chose a kind, mature partner over a controlling young one, believing better be an old man's darling than a young man's slave."

used to advise that it is wiser to marry someone who lives nearby, even if they are not perfect, than to seek a perfect partner far away in a remote place

"Marry someone nearby who you truly know — better wed over the mixen than over the moor."

"Her parents always reminded her that better wed over the mixen than over the moor, so she chose a kind local man."

used to suggest that someone who spends a lot of time gossiping or meddling in other people's affairs is unlikely to be a good homemaker or caretaker of their own household

"Gossips neglect their homes."

"She was always out at parties and never home, proving that a rouk-town's seldom a good housewife at home."

used to imply that a woman's behavior and character are influenced by the way her husband treats her, emphasizing that both parties are important in creating a successful marriage

"A respectful husband creates a good wife — a good husband makes a good wife."

"He brought out the best in her by treating her well — a good husband makes a good wife."

used to suggest that one should not choose a life partner based solely on their wealth, but it is important to consider financial stability when choosing a partner

"Marry where money is."

"While love is important, never marry for money, but marry where money is."