The primary motive for getting married should be for love. For example, Jane says, “Oh, Lizzy! do anything rather than marry without affection” (Austen 418). In this quote, Jane is expressing that people (in this case, her sister) should only get married if they are …show more content…
When a marriage achieves stability it is enabled to endure times of disagreement. For instance, Mr. Bennet says, "You mistake me, my dear. I have high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least" (Austen 5). In the quote above, Mr. Bennet shares how he has become familiar with how his wife acts when things do not go her way. If it were not for their stable relationship and knowing each other 's ways, the minor situation they were discussing could have quickly turned terribly bitter. In addition, Mrs. Bennet proudly exclaims, "How good it was in you, my dear Mr. Bennet! But I knew I should persuade you at last" (Austen 9). The stability of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet 's marriage is revealed through this quote. Although he did not want to visit Mr. Bingley, Mr. Bennet set aside his pride to arrange the family 's acquaintance with Mr. Bingley. Sometimes, in a marriage you have to make sacrifices. In some instances, you have to compromise with your spouse to preserve an affable and stable