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What does it mean?
This phrase means accepting a person includes accepting their traits or pets.
In plain terms
Total acceptance of someone.
What can you take from it?
Accept the whole person.

Where it applies

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • partnerships

Putting it to work

  • building relationships
  • setting boundaries
  • conflict resolution

Questions to consider

  • Can you accept the flaws?
  • Where is the limit?

Another view

Some traits are unacceptable.

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