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What does it mean?
The speaker notes that perfection is temporary and solitude is worse.
In plain terms
Things feel perfect sometimes but you do not want to be alone.
What can you take from it?
Imperfection in connection is preferable to isolation.

Where it applies

  • relationship struggles
  • self reflection
  • compromise

Putting it to work

  • valuing connection over perfection
  • accepting flaws

Questions to consider

  • Is perfection in relationships actually possible?

Another view

It frames loneliness as the worst option which may not apply to all.

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