There are two types of men in this world--one is looking for a woman to make his life complete and the other is looking for a woman to join his complete life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote distinguishes between seeking a partner to fill a void versus joining an already fulfilled life.
- In plain terms
- Some seek partners to complete them, others to share an already complete life.
- What can you take from it?
- Enter relationships as a whole person, not to fix what is missing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Am I seeking completion or companionship?
- Is my life already fulfilling on its own?
Another view
Few people are truly complete without any support from others.
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