Mahler's requirement that their married life be organized around his creative activities imposed strains, and precipitated rebellion on Alma's part; the marriage was nevertheless marked at times by expressions of considerable passion, particularly from Mahler.
O requisito de Mahler de que a súa vida matrimonial estivera organizada ao redor das súas actividades creativas creou tensións, e precipitou a rebelión por parte de Alma; con todo, o matrimonio caracterizouse por períodos ocasionais de considerable paixón, especialmente por parte de Mahler.