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God will send you a double date with the perfect couple. Have you ever made the mistake of going on a double date with the perfect couple? You're in the middle of your bullshit relationship and you actually sit down with two people that are actually in love. You can't even eat your food cause you can't believe what the fuck you are witnessing. You got a fork in your hand like, 'Oh shit! He's really listening to what she's got to say! Wow! They really like being around each other! Man, we can't hang with them no more, they gonna break us up. Can't let these happy motherfuckers fuck up my life!'

Chris Rock#77

RelationshipsPsychologySelf esteemSocial dynamics

About this quote

What does it mean?
The routine describes the discomfort of being on a double date with a perfect couple, feeling threatened by their happiness.
In plain terms
Being with a happy couple makes the speaker feel inadequate and jealous.
What can you take from it?
Focus on your own growth instead of comparing to others.

Where it applies

  • social gatherings
  • dating

Putting it to work

  • practice self‑acceptance
  • avoid unhealthy comparisons

Questions to consider

  • How does comparison affect mental health?
  • What strategies reduce jealousy?

Another view

The humor may reinforce negative self‑image.

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