A man who has loved the perfect lover isn't likely to find a substitute very soon
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone who has experienced ideal love may struggle to accept anything less.
- In plain terms
- Perfect love makes settling hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideal standards can block future connections.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does perfect love look like to you?
- Can you recognize good enough?
Another view
Some people find new love even after ideal experiences.
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