And I believe that when I part with a man I must do it in such a way that when he sees me again he will be glad - and so will I.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Partings should be handled kindly so future interactions remain positive.
- In plain terms
- Break up or separate in a way that leaves both parties happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Leave on good terms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle endings?
- What matters most in a parting?
Another view
Sometimes a clean break is better than future contact.
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