I hope you never need no one, hope you treasure your independence. I hope you never fall in love with someone like you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Independence is valuable but so is avoiding self-sabotage in love.
- In plain terms
- Stay independent but don't fall for someone like you.
- What can you take from it?
- Value independence but avoid repeating your flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you independent?
- Who are you like?
Another view
Love sometimes requires giving up independence.
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