“Your first marriage is to your parents, and it’s the shortest of all marriages.”
— Esther Perel
Simplified Meaning:
When we're born, our parents take care of us and show us how to live, making our relationship with them very important. This bond with parents is the first one we form, kind of like a "marriage" because of how close and important it is. However, it doesn't last forever. When we grow up, we start living our own lives, making our own choices, and sometimes starting families of our own. This means the time when parents are the main focus in our lives is really short. For example, when you leave home for college, start a job, or get married, the relationship with your parents changes and isn't as close-knit as when you were a child. So, while your connection with your parents is crucial from the start, it changes as you grow and become more independent.
