He liked a woman who knew how to spell out the rules. He also like it that she had the same rules as he did
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Attraction exists where both partners know and share the same rules.
- In plain terms
- He liked her because she knew the rules and shared them.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared expectations build mutual attraction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do shared rules make love easier?
- What rules matter most in love?
Another view
Shared rules do not guarantee happiness.
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