She, and comparisons are odious.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker values one person so much that comparing them to others seems wrong.
- In plain terms
- I love one person too much to compare them.
- What can you take from it?
- True love avoids comparison.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we compare partners?
- Is comparison ever useful?
Another view
Comparison sometimes helps assess relationship health.
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