"I mean, I had probably an illusion of being the wife that, you know, I wanted to create a home. I wanted to have children. I wanted him to be a husband. It was never going to be that way. It couldn't be that way"
- Priscilla Presley
About this Quote
In this quote, Priscilla Presley reviews her past marriage to Elvis Presley and the expectations she had for their relationship. She admits that she had an impression of being the perfect partner and creating a pleased home with children, but eventually recognizes that it was never going to be that way. Regardless of her desires, she acknowledges that their marital relationship could never meet those expectations which her partner might never be the spouse she desired. This quote highlights the frustration and awareness that in some cases our dreams and expectations may not line up with truth, and we must pertain to terms with that.
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