William J Doherty Quotes

If a married couple with children has fifteen minutes of uninterrupted, non-logistical, non-problem-solving talk every day, I would put them in the top 5% of all married couples. It's an extraordinary achievement.

William J Doherty

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  William J Doherty
  • Children
  • Problem
  • Achievement