Marriage Made in Heaven, a
Marriage made in heaven, a - A match decreed by destiny; a very successful pairing. Already a well-known adage by the mid-sixteenth century, this term was quoted many times over and appeared in numerous proverb collections. It was often used sarcastically but was largely confined to actual matrimony until the twentieth century, when it began to be applied to other kinds of match— as, for example, a merger of two business corporations.
Synonyms:
- Perfect union
- Divine match
- Blessed pairing
- Ideal partnership
Antonyms:
- Misalliance
- Mistimed match
- Mismatched pair
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Finding the right person is like finding the right shoe. Just one will make your life a Cinderella story; others? Well, they’ll just give you blisters.”
- “A marriage made in heaven… or perhaps assembled on the discount aisle of destiny?”
Proverb References:
- “Birds of a feather flock together.” (Suggests that similar people or things naturally go together.)
- “There’s a lid for every pot.” (There’s someone out there for everyone.)
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Literature: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Explores enduring love and misunderstood relationships).
- Books: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Helps partners discover their unique love languages).
- Songs: “Heaven” by Bryan Adams (A classic love song about perfect pairing).
- Poetry: How Do I Love Thee? by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (A timeless proclamation of love).
- Movies: The Princess Bride (A storybook tale of true love and high adventure).
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Remember, always cherish your made in heaven bonds. May your paths be ever intertwined with love, laughter, and destiny.
🌟 Serendipity Scribe, October 6, 2023 🔯 “May every union, be it in love or life, find its harmonizing melody in the symphony of destiny.”
