A man with an affectionate disposition, who finds a wife to concur with his fundamental idea of life, easily comes to persuade himself that no other woman would have suited him so well, and does a little daily snapping and quarreling without any sense of alienation.
In George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss," the passage highlights how a loving and caring man can become convinced that he has found the perfect partner when she shares his core beliefs about life. This belief leads him to overlook flaws and minor disputes in their relationship, viewing them as normal rather than a cause for concern. His affection allows him to maintain a sense of harmony, despite the occasional...
