I would rather start a family than finish one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The process of building relationships is preferred over completing them.
- In plain terms
- I prefer starting a family rather than ending the process.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the journey of connection over the final outcome.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you fear finishing things?
- What matters more, the start or the end?
Another view
Sometimes completion provides necessary closure and safety.
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