Relationships
The Internet Turned Tolkien’s Marriage Advice Into Three Fake Rules, But The Real Thing Is Way Better
Tolkien’s real writings teach us how to view love centered on commitment, sacrifice, romance, and the refreshing beauty of ordinary family life.
By Andrea Mew5 min read
A viral Instagram post making the rounds recently claimed that esteemed author J.R.R. Tolkien credited his five-decade marriage to three rules: your soulmate is whoever you choose, you must allow each other to change, and you have to keep your problems private.