Love comes, sometimes after marriage.
Love comes, sometimes after marriage.
Meaning in plain English
Love sometimes arriving after marriage allows affection to develop later than a formal union. It describes one possible sequence rather than a required one.
Example
A reader recognises one possible development of affection while respecting consent and a different relationship history.
Deeper explanation and when to use it
Sometimes leaves other experiences open. A responsible interpretation does not endorse coercive marriage, promise future affection or ask someone to remain in harm while waiting. Consent, conduct and differing relationship choices matter; the anthology label is not proof of a particular community’s marriage custom.
When to use it
Use it to discuss a possible sequence with safety and agency retained.
Keep in mind
No guaranteed love, required marriage practice or duty to remain in a harmful relationship is established.
Edsverb editorial interpretation · agent reviewed · 2026-10-05. This explains the saying; it does not establish its historical origin.
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Supplied reference B; unit 36; PDF page 12; collection label: Eskimo
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