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What does it mean?
Understanding oneself is hard; understanding a relationship adds another layer of complexity.
In plain terms
Knowing yourself is hard, knowing two people together is harder.
What can you take from it?
Relationships multiply the difficulty of self-knowledge.

Where it applies

  • couples
  • partnerships
  • family

Putting it to work

  • prioritize communication
  • expect friction

Questions to consider

  • How well do I know myself?
  • What makes my relationship hard?

Another view

Some relationships simplify life rather than complicate it.

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