Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations. Don't over-analyse your relationships. Stop playing games. A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Relationships thrive on authenticity and genuineness rather than idealizing partners or playing games.
- In plain terms
- Be real in relationships and stop trying to control or analyze everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Be genuine in relationships; stop games and idealizing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you being your true self in relationships?
- How do expectations hurt your relationships?
Another view
It assumes both parties are equally committed to openness.
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