I tended to place my wife under a pedestal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to idealizing his wife to an unrealistic degree.
- In plain terms
- He thought his wife was perfect and put her on a pedestal.
- What can you take from it?
- Idealizing partners sets them up for failure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it healthy to see a partner as perfect?
- How do you handle disappointment in love?
Another view
Putting someone on a pedestal often leads to disappointment.
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