To me who dreamed so much as a child, who made a dreamworld in which I was the heroine of an unending story, the lives of people around me continued to have a certain storybook quality. I learned something which has stood me in good stead many times - The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The most important part of a relationship is giving rather than receiving.
- In plain terms
- Focus on what you give in a relationship not what you get.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize giving over getting in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is balance necessary in giving?
- Can receiving be as valuable?
Another view
One-sided relationships where one person only gives can be unhealthy.
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