We don't mean to mess things up, but mess them up we do. And then it's 'Oh, I'm sorry.' Here's a smiling photograph of love when it was new. At a birthday party. Make a wish and close your eyes; surprise, surprise, surprise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People accidentally ruin relationships and try to cover it up with memories.
- In plain terms
- We mess things up, apologize, and look at old photos.
- What can you take from it?
- Accidents happen and memories are used to cope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle mistakes?
- Do photos help or hurt?
Another view
Photos often hide the reality.
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